Classroom Assistant Caregiver

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Accepting applications for the Fall Semester

(Work Study eligible students welcome to apply)

Starting pay is $13.00 per hour with opportunities for pay advancements.

Position Summary:

UW-Milwaukee Children’s Learning Center seeks classroom assistant caregivers for the 2024 Fall semester and the 2024/2025 academic year who have availability between the hours of 7:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Applicants must be current students and enrolled in fall classes and be able to provide proof of enrollment upon request. Some childcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide quality care and supervision to children in a classroom setting.
2. Work on a team-teaching basis and provide daily communication to parents.
3. Assist in the maintenance of the classroom environment.
4. Move around with children at their pace and be actively involved.
5. Participate in individual, small group, and large group activities with children (e.g. art, flannel board stories, reading, singing, water play, cooking).
6. Supervise children, keeping them in sight and sound at all times.
7. Help to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
8. Provide physical caregiving, which includes napping, feeding, bathrooming, etc.
9. Prepare bottles, snacks, and lunches for children as needed.
10. Promote children’s growth by engaging in various developmental activities.
11. Gather and share information with families at arrival and departure.
12. Communicate openly with coworkers and complete daily tasks with direction.
13. Be responsible regarding work hours, staff meetings, and absences from the Center.

Qualifications:

Because of the Center’s need to meet child: staff ratios in classrooms, your availability is critical to our hiring process. We will only contact you for an interview if your availability matches our needs, so it is very important that you provide an accurate schedule. Previous experience with children is preferred but not required. Must be willing to attend workshops/training and take at least one child development course to fulfill state licensing requirements for child care workers. Training and workshops are provided on paid status by the Center.

Physical Requirements:

Requires lifting children, equipment, and/or supplies up to 40 pounds, getting down to child level, and moving with children at their pace. Requires constant visual and auditory monitoring of children (indoors, outdoors, and on play equipment).

Special Conditions: none

Apply Online: https://uwm.edu/children/employment/assistant-caregiver-application/