Childcare Technician/Float - Part-Time

Summary

Madison College’s Early Learning Campus is EXPANDING and has an opportunity for a Part Time - Childcare Technician – Teacher! She/He/They will be responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and maintaining a safe nurturing environment, in a childcare education program for children 6 weeks – 5 years of age at the campus-based childcare. The Technician will co-teach in classrooms as assigned, which will vary from day-to-day.
The Part-Time Childcare Technician – Teacher will work a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:15 AM and 2:00 PM, with occasional availability needed to work until 5:15 PM, with advance request.
Madison College’s dedication to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College—it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!
This position will be opened until filled, with a first review date of January 5, 2024, at 11:59pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

Duties

Essential Duties

• Implements the educational philosophy of the center by implementing appropriate learning and socialization activities for groups of children in terms of age, group size, composition, daily schedule, transitions, etc.
• Provides for the needs of the individual child in relationship to his/her/their cultural and socio-economic background, emotional and physical make-up, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Participates in in-service, conferences and workshops to continue to grow and develop in the childcare space, maintaining a minimum of 25 eligible continuing education hours annually.
• Maintains health and safety standards and participates in daily/weekly cleaning of classroom and center ((light food prep, sanitizing: tables, toys, bedding, etc).
• Works cooperatively with other staff, as evidenced by exchanging ideas, information, feedback, and support.
• Communicates with parents, through informal communication, for the purposes of exchanging information with them about their children’s lives at the center and maintaining positive rapport.
• Maintains a commitment to the college and center mission, vision, and values.
• Other duties as defined by department, college, or officials.

Knowledge, Skills Abilities

• Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge and consistent implementation of appropriate child guidance techniques.
• Thorough understanding of WI Childcare Licensing Standards and WI Early Learning Standards.
• Meets requirements of WI Licensing Rules for Group Childcare Centers (DCF 251) for physical exam, TB skin test, and criminal background check both upon hire and on ongoing basis. Achieve within 3 months and maintain current certification in first aid and CPR.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift 50 pounds minimum.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or Two (2) year Technical Certificate in child development or related field of study.
• One (1) year assistant teacher in early childcare environment
• Certifications: WI Early Childhood Registry as Childcare Teacher or higher

Nice To Haves

Childcare experience with a variety of ages (6 weeks-5years)