Child Development Specialist Part-Time- Milwaukee Downtown

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college offering 170 highquality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a fouryear degree. MATC is transforming lives industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.

One 1 parttime vacancy at our Milwaukee Downtown location. This is an academic year position which typically runs from mid August through midMay. Up to 19 hours a week hours are based on department needs.

Under the leadership of Coordinator Child Care Services assists in the plans organization and operational activities of the instructional process providing general support in classroom settings for infants toddlers and preschool children. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment creativity and ingenuity to analyze and to resolve problems. Daytoday supervision is general in nature with work performed within established objectives; planning and arranging of work requires the use of a variety of procedures. Unusual situations or problems are referred to the supervisor for advice. Works closely with other professionals in a team approach.

Duties listed may vary in terms of relative importance and others may be added or eliminated as this position develops. In addition specific positions within this job title may have minor variations in duties.

• Monitors plans and prepares instructional activities and provides general assistance to students in the learning situation of the child development center; plans ageappropriate curriculum including the development of lesson plans.
• Plans and prepares curriculum and materials for learning activities as required; observes and evaluates students enrolled in the Child Development Program.
• Implements curriculum that provides for the developmental interests and abilities of the children; facilitates childrens successful completion of tasks by providing support focused attention physical proximity and verbal encouragement.
• Responds quickly and directly to childrens needs desires and messages; adapts responses to childrens differing styles and abilities.
• Keeps alert to signs of undue stress in childrens behavior; keeps supervisor appraised of children who may be showing signs of physical emotional or developmental problems.
• Prepares exhibits and demonstrations for class presentations; sets up and operates record player compact disks VCR and other specialized equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Keeps order in classrooms labs and other space assigned; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Keeps progress records notes inventories and other data pertaining to the division; prepares related reports as required or assigned.
• Fosters cooperative interaction with other staff students parents and student teachers.
• Participates in inservice training workshops and other educational activities as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Education: Associate degree or 60 college credits with related Early Childhood credits.

Preferred Education: Bachelors degree is preferred.

Required Experience: One 1 to three 3 years of progressive experience child care teaching.

Preferred Experience: More than three 3 years of relevant experience.

Required License/Certification:

• Wisconsin Administrators Credential Registry Level 12 Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• CPR certified Current or obtained within 3 months of hire date.
• Shaken Baby Prevention Certificate Current or provided at the time of hire.
• Mandated Reporter Training Current or provided at the time of hire.
  

Preferred License/Certification: None.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Selfdevelopment
• Compassion

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development stages and best practices in teaching.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards as they apply to children in child care centers.
• Alertness and judgement to detect and prevent situations to possible injury or death.
• Knowledge and skilled at curriculum and lesson plan implementation.
• Effective discipline and classroom management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents staff and the general public.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended amounts of time.
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficient ability to use computers and software specific to position including spreadsheets and the Internet.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and to provide a leadership role to others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must satisfactorily complete preemployment requirements which include a TB health screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. carry and push up to 30 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop kneel crouch reach see hear and speak.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 40 of time spent sitting 35 of time standing and 25 of time walking.

Start Date:

This position supports the Child Care Services area and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours:

Up to 19 hours weekly inperson primarily based out of the Milwaukee Downtowncampus. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours Monday Friday. Flexible hour to meet the needs of the Child Care Services area. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Salary:

Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application please include complete work history.

Interviews:

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEOC:

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation creed religion political affiliation marital status parental status pregnancy disability age membership in any reserve component of the armed forces union affiliation arrest and conviction record or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process please contact our office at(Wisconsin Relay System: 711 or email .