Job Announcement from Bria Grant

We at COA Youth & Family Centers are currently hiring for the following position:

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Assistant Teacher – Infant Room
COA Site: Early Education Center, Riverwest
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Earnings: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour depending on qualifications
Start: As soon as possible
Resumes will be accepted until position has been filled.

The position is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in all aspects of the Early Education Program for the Infant Room.

Main Job Responsibilities

Assist with the following:

• classroom management
• implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practice and process-oriented curriculum
• monitoring of each child’s development, making referrals as needed
• communication with parents and other staff as needed
• maintenance and cleaning of classroom, playground, etc.
• accurate record-keeping, e.g. attendance, anecdotes of child, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be at least of Level 2 on The Registry

• Must meet all state licensing and NAEYC requirements for this position – approved background check and health physical with TB test.

• Must have Infant/Toddler 10 hour class or Infant college class

• Must have at least three college credits in Early Education and be willing complete a total of 12 while employed.

• Patience, positive attitude, and sensitivity to cultural differences

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Friendly, focused, and professional

• The physical requirements are the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds throughout the day, the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, and the ability to move quickly in order to safely evacuate children from the Center within certain time limits.

Please submit your resume or application to:

Human Resources
COA Youth & Family Centers
909 E. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212
hr@coa-yfc.org