Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support classroom preparation, daily routines, documentation of child development, and the implementation of child-related and family engagement activities.

The role includes coverage for classrooms during absences and release time for Plan Time and other required meetings, helping the teaching team ensure a developmentally appropriate education program as required by Head Start, Wisconsin DCF, Wisconsin's quality rating system, YoungStar,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Introduction to Childcare Profession, Fundamentals, and Skills and Strategies is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom staff in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment.
• Assists in the compliance of Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
• Assists in the supervision and management of children in the classroom.
• Models appropriate behavior and interacts in a positive, friendly and courteous manner with children, staff, families and community volunteers in order to build and foster responsive relationships.
• Collects in-kind using take-home activities, field trips, and etc.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Introduction to Childcare Profession, Fundamentals, and Skills and Strategies

Job description

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support classroom preparation, daily routines, documentation of child development, and the implementation of child-related and family engagement activities.

The role includes coverage for classrooms during absences and release time for Plan Time and other required meetings, helping the teaching team ensure a developmentally appropriate education program as required by Head Start, Wisconsin DCF, Wisconsin's quality rating system, YoungStar,