Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Child Development Center, to assist in the instructional process by providing general support in a classroom setting or lab and to carry out age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-school children. Work is generally varied using established procedures requiring judgment and the making of decisions. Day-to-day 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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

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. Duties with a circle (·) before the number are essential functions as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Monitors, plans and prepares instructional activities and provides general assistance to students in the learning situation of the child development center; plans age-appropriate 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 children's successful completion of tasks by providing support, focused attention, physical proximity, and verbal encouragement.
• Responds quickly and directly to children's needs, desires, and messages; adapts responses to children's differing styles and abilities.
• Keeps alert to signs of undue stress in children's 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 in-service training, workshops, and other educational activities as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instructional procedures and rules, regulations and practices as appropriate for childcare centers.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards as they apply to children in child care centers.
• Alertness and judgment to detect and prevent situations of possible damage to life.
• Ability to relate to children from diverse multi-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and support the student-teacher relationship.
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry weights of forty (40) pounds fifty to sixty percent (50-60%) of the time.
• Must meet minimum State of Wisconsin licensing requirements.

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
  • Low Deductible PPO
  • High Deductible PPO
• Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium.
• Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.
• Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.
• Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee’s annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)’s pension system as of day one of employment. The College pays the full cost of the employer contribution, and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.