Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Madison Area Technical College is expanding childcare services through its Early Learning Center. The Child Care & Development Float Teacher will co-teach in assigned classrooms, create safe and nurturing learning environments, implement developmentally appropriate lessons, support individual child development, and promote positive socialization among children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Responsibilities
- Implements developmentally appropriate lessons and co-teaching in classrooms for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in the college’s childcare center to create a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Supports child development and socialization by facilitating learning experiences that align with the center’s educational philosophy, considering age, group size, composition, daily schedule and transitions to personalize education to the needs of the children
- Supports individualized child development by addressing cultural, socio-economic, emotional and physical needs to adapt teaching methods to each child’s learning style and pace
- Maintains health and safety standards, completes routine classroom cleaning and follows sanitation protocols for food preparation, toys and bedding to ensure a safe and healthy environment
- Build positive partnerships with parents by exchanging information through informal conversations to support children’s development both at home and in the classroom
- Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential
- Adheres to college policies, directives and work rules while maintaining a commitment to the college’s mission, vision and values
- Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives
Skills
- * Knowledge of early childhood education principles and child development theories
- * Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations related to early childhood environments
- * Skill in assessing child development, documenting progress and using observations to inform lesson planning and parent communication
- * Skill in applying consistent implementation of child guidance techniques
- * Ability to create and maintain a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- * Early Childhood Education Technical Diploma, OR 12 early childhood/child development related credits, OR WI Early Childhood Registry Certificate Level 8 or higher
- * One (1) year work experience teaching young children in a licensed and accredited early childhood education setting
- * CPR/1st Aid Certifications or ability to obtain within (3) months of employment
- Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term
Benefits
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Health insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
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