Child Care Specialist (Full-time)- Milwaukee Downtown- For MATC Employees Only

About the role

The position is exclusively open to current INTERNAL MATC employees. Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs designed to prepare students for careers in as little as one to two years. MATC focuses on connecting students to industry needs and supporting those with the greatest needs in the community.

Responsibilities

• Monitors childcare room activities and provides age-appropriate assistance to children.
• Prepares age-appropriate activities that support the early development of children enrolled in the Childcare Program.
• Implements activities that align with the developmental interests and abilities of the children; facilitates children's successful completion of tasks by providing support, focused attention, physical proximity, and verbal encouragement.
• Assists practicum students during their field study placements while continuing to monitor rooms when student teachers are present.
• Keeps order in childcare rooms, and other spaces as assigned.
• Maintains adequate supplies including snacks, cleaning equipment, and ensures developmentally appropriate toys/tools are available to support children in a stimulating and safe environment.
• Maintains records, inventories, and notes related to program operations; prepares reports as needed.
• Tracks and assesses children’s development using child portfolios and conducts biannual conferences with parents regarding their child’s progress.
• Affords outreach support by sharing information about the Children’s Center services during open house events and tabling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with a minimum of 60 college credit in a related field, including 6 credits in Early Childhood Education; and one (1) to three (3) years of progressive experience within a childcare setting. Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Infant and Toddler related coursework, and more than three (3) years of experience in within a childcare setting.
• Licensure/Certification: CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within six months of hire, Abusive Head Trauma /Shaken Baby Prevention Certificate and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate must be completed prior to hire or at orientation.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development stages and best practices in childcare.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards as they apply to children in childcare centers.
• Alertness and judgment to detect and prevent situations leading to possible injury or death.
• Knowledgeable and skilled at implementation of age-appropriate programming.
• Effective discipline and room management skills.
• Ability to overcome obstacles by engaging internal and external resources.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through both oral and written means.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and applications specific to position, including Google Suite.
• Ability to successfully work independently.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Low Deductible PPO, High Deductible PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Sick Leave