Child Care Worker

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Position Title:

Child Care Worker

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Job Title: Child Care Worker 

Duties:

The Child Care Worker is supervised by an educational lead or cooperating teacher. Their responsibilities are to aid the teachers in:
-maintaining an orderly and safe environment for children.
-supervising small groups of children as assigned by teaching staff.
-participate in all operations of daily schedule which includes the following times of day: choice, snack, meal, group, nap, outdoor play, self help, dressing, bathroom care, &  field trips.
-complete and maintain orientation & required training included as part of the position.
-light maintenance, clerical, or cleaning as assigned by teaching staff.    

-know the group of children you are assigned to and the whereabouts of them at all time (sight & sound supervision required always).

Qualifications:

*HIGHLY dependable work habits required and sound judgment/decision-making necessary.
*A TB-test, Physical, and Criminal Background check required.
*The following trainings are required: Orientation to the Center, Abusive Head Trauma, CPR/First Aid/AED, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Ethics. The center provides the trainings.
**HD 265 or Psych 260 REQUIRED, or Assistant Child Care Certificate    

Application Instructions:

Applications can be found on our web site at www.uwsp.edu/childcare Choose the Student Employment section & fill out a student employee application email to [email protected]. You may also call 715-346-4370 and ask to be sent a hard copy. Becky Helf at the above e-mail can be e-mailed & she will link you to an e-application. We encourage you to apply early if you want to work in a caring & friendly environment.    

Number of Positions:

ongoing hiring

Hours:

Varies between 7:15am-5:30pm. Meetings/Trainings held 1x monthly in the evening for 1-2 hours in length. Student Child Care Workers can work anywhere between 4-25 hours per week and up to 40 hours over the summer and winterim period.

Hourly Wage:

Varies between $11.00-$12.00, based on experience. Increases vary based on performance.

Job Type:

Non-Work Study or Work Study (Community Service)

Key Job Responsibilities:

Special Notes:

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.