KOHLS Looking for Assistant Daycare Teacher at Menomonee Falls, WI Full Time

Assist in the daily care of the children in the Center; assume the role of Primary Teacher when replacing the Primary Teacher in the classroom for lunch breaks, planning times, vacations, etc. and assist in housekeeping, organizing, food service, project preparation and other general Kohl’s Child Development Center (CDC) activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

FOLLOW KOHL’S CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND STATE LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Maintain safety, care, and nurturance of children at all times

• Uphold/implement Creative Curriculum set forth by the Primary Teachers and follow Developmentally Appropriate Practices

• Uphold WMELS guidelines

• Accurately track children in your care and maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios during the course of your shift

• Assist Primary Teachers in maintaining a classroom environment that meets all State and Kohl’s policies/procedures

MAINTAIN NECESSARY CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

• Attend all staff meetings and recommended/required training

• Meet yearly continuing education requirements

• Ensures necessary documentation around First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training  is met on a bi-annual basis

PROVIDE QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AT EACH INTERACTION

• Treat all of the children with dignity and respect

• Maintain confidentiality of the children and parents

• Work well with fellow associates and supervisors to ensure the needs of the children are met

• Write notes on the Daily Connect App relaying information to the parents from the Primary Teacher and/or from the parents to the Primary Teacher as the need arises and charting all diaper changes, feedings, and naps

• Greet parents and children throughout the center

ADDENDUM

OVERSEE ALL OPENING AND CLOSING PROCEDURES 

• Open the building which includes checking voicemails, adjusting schedules  and coordinating associate coverage

• Oversee drop off and pick up process – ensure Wellness screenings are running smoothly, accompany children to and from classrooms while answer any questions from parents 

• Close the building which includes keeping track of children exiting and overseeing dismissing teachers for the day as classrooms get into ratio

• Follow any and all necessary policies in the event of an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Early Childhood I certified

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

• If hired, Drug Screen, Health Exam and TB test required

PREFERRED

• Early Childhood II certified

• Educational background in Early Childhood

• 80 full days (or 120 half days) working experience in a licensed childcare facility

• First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training

• Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Development Certified

• Shaken Baby Syndrome Certified

• Child Abuse/Neglect Certified

• Customer service experience

• Regular attendance is key to performing the job

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel from Site 1 to Site 2 to Summer Camp when applicable

• Able to lift 40lbs

• Standing, sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, walking, and moving at a fast pace

• Flexibility within hours of operation