What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant - Head Start Classroom - Portage position at Renewal Unlimited, Inc.?
Pay: $15.00 - $15.71 per hour
Job description:
Assistant – Head Start Classroom
Location: Portage, WI
Works as a team with the Teacher and Teacher Assistant to create a safe, nurturing environment for young children ages 3 and 4. Assists the Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children. Provides learning activities for social-emotional growth, cognitive skills, physical development, and for developing school readiness skills. 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. 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 developing social 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.
- 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, 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- $15.71 /hour.
Benefits:
- 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
- State Mandated Benefits, including Unemployment Insurance, if eligible
Please visit our website, www.renewalunlimited.net, for an application or call (608) 742-5329. An EEO/AA Employer.
Job Type: Full-time, 9.5 months per year (Mid-August to end of May)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $15.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Portage, WI 53901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16