Infant and Toddler Assistant Teacher

• Develops and supports effective team interactions through open and honest communication, is receptive to feedback, and mentors and develops others.

• Is flexible and adaptive to the rapidly changing needs of the children, parents, families, workflow, team, and ThedaCare.

• Supports Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards with lesson planning and curriculum.

• Supports Pyramid Model standards for evidence-based practices to improve social/emotional behaviors.

• Assists teachers in updating portfolios on each child related to individual development.

• Collaborates with coworkers and leaders to achieve desired student outcomes.

• Takes responsibility for own professional growth, development, and personal wellness. Actively participates in and supports a healthy work environment.

• Adheres to State of Wisconsin requirements for continuing education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma

• Heart Saver First Aid Certification

• CPR Certification

Meets one of the following NAYCE regulations:

• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council of Professional Recognition

• A CDA equivalent as defined by NAYCE as at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

• An associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.

• The equivalency to an associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

• A baccalaureate degree (BA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

• The equivalency to a baccalaureate degree (BA) or higher in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

• A master degree (MA) or higher in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.