BENEFITS:
Health, dental, vision
vacation and sick time
4% 403(b) match after 2 years
company paid life insurance and long term disability
paid continuing education
no weekends or holiday work
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
You may be able to receive help in paying your college loans off through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program due to working for Reach Dane
POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Status: 40 hours a week/ *Part Year position and Full Year positions
Location: South Madison- 3201 Latham Drive, Madison, WI
Status: 30 hours a week/ *Part Year position
Location: Northport- 1740 Northport Drive, Madison, WI
Pay: $15.
84 to $16.
32 an hour, depending on education.
SUMMARY:
The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting and partnering with the Teacher (and Teacher Aide) in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child enrolled in a group in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Wisconsin Child Care Licensing, City of Madison Accreditation and Wisconsin Young Star standards.
The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 18 years of age
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Experience working with children ages 3-5 preferably in a licensed child care setting
Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others and be able to relate well to children, families, staff and community
Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Adult, Child and Infant CPR certification within 6 months of employment
Knowledge of basic first aid
Have a valid driver’s license (for Subs and Floats only)
Must be willing to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program.
Preferred bilingual, particularly Hmong and / or Spanish
Experience working with low-income, multicultural families preferred
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements for Classroom Aide l
Documentation of completion of the Intro to Child Care Profession (or equivalent credit bearing course in Child Development/Early Childhood Education) that is required by Wisconsin Day Care License Requirement or must receive within 6 months of employment
Qualifications / Requirements for Classroom Aide II
Documentation of completion of the Intro to Child Care Profession (or equivalent credit bearing course in Child Development/Early Childhood Education) that is required by Wisconsin Day Care License Requirement
Documentation of enrollment and completion of at minimum one course towards the Preschool Credential OR CDA (Child Development Associate).
*Part Year employees have built in vacations which include summer break, 2 weeks in winter, and spring break (part year staff follow the school district calendar in which their program is located)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation