Infant Assistant Teacher
Children's Community Center
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- $14.00-15.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Works when scheduled; follows attendance policies including child/teacher ratio.
Arrives to work on time and gives ample notice for absences.
Dresses appropriately for position; neat appearance & follows dress code.
Maintains confidentiality concerning children/families/staff information.
Maintains professional working relationships with other staff members.
Works as a collaborator with flexibility (within classroom, pod, & center).
Maintains positive and open relationship with office/administrative staff.
Follows lead teacher directions/responsibilities as given.
Is familiar with and follows center policies.RELATIONSHIP WITH CHILDREN:
Presents a friendly and warm demeanor and gets down on the floor/same level with the children.
Shows respect for individuals and promotes positive self-esteem in communications.
Avoids labeling of children and reinforces positive behavior.
Sensitive to children's moods; adjusts standards when children are fatigued or over-stimulated.
Speaks to children using positive phrases and tone; limits the use of "no," "don't," "stop" (ex: "Blocks are for building" vs. "Stop throwing blocks").
Good sanitary practices (handwashing for self and children, clean faces, clean diapers, etc.).SKILLS WORKING IN CLASSROOM:
Follows classroom schedule.
Reads to children in small groups and individually.
Implements lesson plans/learning centers when Lead Teacher is absent and helps children with activities.
Supplies a variety of activities/materials for children at any given time (allows for choices).
Maintains a clean, safe, and presentable classroom and aware of safety & health precautions for children.
Facilitates thoughtful, orderly transitions.
Displays patience; deals with the act - not the child in disciplinary situations; uses logical consequences.
Helps daily with snack, meal, naptimes, diapering and toileting of children.
Help daily with classroom chores including washing and disinfecting tables, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning classroom toilet, washing classroom windows/doors, gathering the garbage, and cleaning the classroom sinks.SKILLS COLLABORATING WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES:
Listens and responds appropriately to parents/families and seeks partnership with families.
Greets families by name and with a smile.
Communicates with details of a child's day (not just "he/she had a good day").
Is available and approachable with parents/families and is tactful when discussing demanding situations.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Attends regular staff meetings.
Meets or exceeds State requirements in fulfilling continuing education hours.
Follows State regulations in the classroom.
Seeks added educational improvement opportunities and use new instructional strategies.RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma
Technology/Equipment: Cell phone, TabletPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Some College preferred
Licenses/Certificates: Introduction to the Childcare Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher, Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care, Abusive Head Trauma Training, Mandated Reporter Training, CPR/AED
Technology/Equipment: Same as abovePHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Speak and hear communications. Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. May be needed to work hours outside of the typical workday. Organizational skills for the generation of detailed reports, documentation, etc. Ability to interact professionally with parents and staff.WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Can be noisy with children's voices.
*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.Nice To HavesBirthday Gift Card
Back to School Dinner
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
No weekends, evenings, or holidaysBenefitsPaid Time Off
Paid Holidays
403b Contribution
Longevity Bonus
FSA
Reduced Tuition
Insurance ReimbursementAbout UsChildren's Community Center (CCC) is a non-profit preschool and childcare center, located in a residential neighborhood, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Established in 1975, CCC was founded on being a full-inclusion center that welcomed and included everyone. 47 years later, this is still our mission.CCC is a large childcare center that has 18 classrooms, licensed for 235 children and cares for children ages 1 month through 12 years old. Since CCC was built and designed to be a childcare center, we are fortunate to have 3 indoor gross motor areas, 4 outdoor play areas, and a 2-acre nature center that is handicap accessible. We are proud to have staff, with years of experience, ranging from brand new to 40 years.One of the founders of CCC wrote a motto that we all try to live by each day. It is engraved on a rock in the front of our building, as a reminder to us as we come and go each day. As an employee of CCC we ask that you embrace our motto and help us live out our mission for the children and families that we serve and care for.~ Each child uniquely different, Each child equally precious-Waters