Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality 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 four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at .

One (1) part-time vacancy at our Milwaukee Campus. Up to 19 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs. This is 43 week academic year position which typically runs from mid- August through mid-May.

• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education: Associate's degree or 60 college credits with related Early childhood credits.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree is preferred.

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

Required License/Certification:

• Wisconsin Administrator's 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.

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment 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 Development Center. This is 43 week academic year position which typically runs from mid- August through mid-May.

Hours:

Up to 19 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs.

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.

EEO/AA:

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.