Teacher Assistant

Fox Valley Technical College • Appleton, WI

10d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works directly with children in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher. Employee assists the teacher in routine program activities, conducts learning and play activities with children in small groups, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent and a 40-hour Early Childhood class required.
• One year of related work experience.
• Obtain Infant/Child, AED, First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete Mandatory DCF Certification required to provide care to children.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of methods used in providing quality childcare.
• Working knowledge of methods utilized in providing quality care, including theory and procedures.
• Fingerprint based criminal background check as required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code for Child Care Center Licensing
• A physical examination that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after hire.
• Signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant or other EPSDT provider indicating the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children including tuberculosis and that the person is physically able to work with young children.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in the classroom as directed.
• Distributes, arranges, and maintains teaching materials and equipment.
• Provides care and protection for assigned children and assists the teacher in carrying out the daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of groups of children.
• Supervises children’s play activities by participating with children in group games, enforcing safety rules, and encouraging children to develop positive social relationships with each other.
• Works with the teacher to develop the potentialities of individual children.
• Bring to the attention of the teacher special problems in adjustment, learning, social interacting, or physical functioning of individual children.
• Assists the children with routine activities such as naps, meals, bathroom, and dressing.
• Assists the teacher with arranging the environment and prepares supplies for activities.
• Attends staff meetings, training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
• Responsible for office/clerical duties, end-of-day closing, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure that Wisconsin Administrative code is maintained and adhered to during Operational Hours at the center.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in the Center such as keeping classroom activity areas in order.
• Fill in for Teacher absences as needed.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options
• Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods.
• We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage.
• Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED