• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom and ensure the

health and physical safety of children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.

• Interact with and assist children individually or in small groups to guide and reinforce learning

concepts.

• Assist with the completion of daily recording of health checks, communication logs,

attendance, and meals.

• Guide and support all children, including dual language learners and those with special

needs.

• Model and promote positive interactions and redirection for children and parents.
• Establish a professional rapport and work cooperatively with others assigned to the classroom

parent involvement through a variety of methods (e.g., classroom parent meetings & events,
Center-wide activities).

• Participate and support Center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance and

retention of families.

• Adhere to State/County/City Accreditation Performance Standards, Developmentally

Appropriate Practices and the Creative Curriculum for out of school time with school-aged
youth.

• Discreetly handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with program team members to develop lesson plans with goals, objectives,

activities, and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities,
and parent involvement.

• Assist Middle School Lead Teacher to maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and engaging

classroom environment which includes positive guidance techniques and that encourages
children's independence and self-selection of activities.

• Model and implement family style eating during mealtimes.
• Regularly sanitize all surfaces, classroom toys, equipment, and laundry.
• Assist with completion of classroom, kitchen and food inventory, and the selection of materials

and equipment to support instruction and children's learning.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a childcare or education setting supporting high-quality programs.
• Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive

role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and
honesty.

• Commitment to and passion for the LCEC mission and a passion for working with diverse youth.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or its equivalent as

determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

• Preferred candidates will have satisfactorily completed, or have the ability to complete, one

of the following within 6 months after assuming the position:

o An after-school and youth development credential training program approved by the
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

o At least 10 hours of training approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction.

TO APPLY

Please send a completed application and resume via email to jobs@LCECmadison.org. Application
can be found on the LCEC website at www.lcecmadison.org/about/job-opportunities. Applications
are accepted on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lussier Community Education Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
(EEO/AA) employer.