What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant - Baraboo position at Renewal Unlimited, Inc.?
Early Head Start Teacher Assistant – 2 Positions Available
Location: Baraboo, WI
Works as a team with the Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment where young children can play and learn. Children are between the ages of infancy and up to three years. 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. Assists in assessing children for developmental skill progressions and entering the data into a software program. 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. 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:
Wage: Range of $16.00/hour to $16.70/hour depending on experience.
Benefits:
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Location: Baraboo, WI
Works as a team with the Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment where young children can play and learn. Children are between the ages of infancy and up to three years. 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. Assists in assessing children for developmental skill progressions and entering the data into a software program. 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. 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 and the Infant Toddler Fundamentals Course gives a higher degree of consideration
- A Degree in Early Childhood Education, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in infant/toddler care 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
Wage: Range of $16.00/hour to $16.70/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
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Salary : $16 - $17
