Child Care Specialist (Part-Time)- Milwaukee Downtown

About the role

The Specialist, Child Care position at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is a part-time academic year position running from mid-August through mid-May. This role involves overseeing childcare room activities, preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and supporting children's development through various activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors childcare room activities and provides age-appropriate assistance to children.
• Prepares and implements activities that support the early development of children enrolled in the Childcare Program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports outreach efforts by sharing information about the Children’s Center services during open house events and tabling opportunities.

Requirements

• Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
• Required Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or 60 college credit in a related field with a minimum of 6 credits in Early Childhood Education; 1 to 3 years of progressive experience within a childcare setting; at least 18 years old.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Effective discipline and room management skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and applications specific to position, including Google Suite.
• Ability to work independently.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UMR High Level PPO or UMR Low Level PPO.
• Dental Insurance: Traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Group Term Life Insurance: Fully paid by the College, amount is $15,000.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.
• Sick Leave Benefits: Sick leave hours granted based on hours worked in summary from 8/15 of previous year through 8/14 of current year. Maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.
• Vacation Benefits: Vacation hours granted based on hours worked summary from 3/15 of previous year through 3/14 of current year (Not available for Instructors).
• Paid Holidays: MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position.

Pay

Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Schedule

This is an academic year position which typically runs from mid-August through mid-May. Up to 19 hours a week, hours are based on department needs.