What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Assistant position at Renewal Unlimited, Inc.?
Center Assistant – 4K Classroom
Location: Portage, WI
Works as a team with the Teacher and Teacher Assistant to create a safe, nurturing environment where young children can play and learn. Assists the Teacher to plan and implement engaging developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children using the Frogstreet Curriculum. Provides learning activities for social-emotional growth, cognitive skills, physical development, and the critical skills needed early in life for developing school readiness. Rides the bus in the morning and afternoon providing learning activities to the children to complement the curriculum being implemented in the center. Relays accurate messages from the parents to the Teacher. Assists in working with parents as partners to provide the best care and education for their children. Implements the program within State Day Care Licensing and Federal Performance Standards. Maintains active supervision of children ensuring the children are always within sight and sound of the staff. Informs the Teacher of any variances in a child’s behavior. Cleans, and sanitizes toys and other items in the classroom. If needed, assists with diapering following all health and safety protocols. Eats with children at the table for breakfast, lunch, and snack encouraging healthy eating and using the time to engage children in using language skills and developing social-emotional interactions. Completes documentation required by State Licensing and Head Start Standards.
Qualifications:
- Completion of the Introduction to the Child Care Profession Course or agreement to complete this course within 6 months of hire. In addition, completion of the Skills and Strategies Course for Child Care Teachers gives a higher degree of consideration.
- A Degree in Early Childhood Education, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) may receive higher consideration.
- Experience working in a licensed childcare setting may also be given preference.
- Ability to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for young children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, their family members, other staff, and management in a positive, professional manner.
- Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others.
- Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks within a child care setting.
- Is able to maintain confidentiality 100% of the time.
Hours: The site is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The workday begins around 6:45 a.m. to accommodate the morning bus route. Given variations in the bus schedule, employees must maintain flexible hours to ensure their total work time does not exceed 40 hours per week. The children are in attendance Monday through Thursday. Friday is a working day for the staff.
Wage: Range of $15.00/hour to $15.71/hour depending on experience.
Benefits:
- Single Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development opportunities
- Paid time off after 90 days of hire
- 1 Float Day per Year
- Sick/Mental Wellness Leave
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan after 3 Years of Hire (typically 5% or more of annual wage)
- Employee Assistance Program
Please visit our website, www.renewalunlimited.net, for an application or call (608) 742-5329. An EEO/AA Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $15.71 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Portage, WI 53901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
