Bilingual Assistant Teacher (Temporary 10/1 - 1/15/27)

Job description

Position Summary: The Bilingual Assistant Teacher (BAT) is responsible for assisting the Teacher in the daily programming for children enrolled at St. Joseph Academy. The role includes helping to implement a high quality program in accordance with standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Milwaukee Parental Choice, and federal guidelines. The BAT works in partnership with the Teacher to ensure that the needs of children and their families are understood and communicated as one of the primary SJA liaisons. Position Reports to: Principal Qualifications: AA degree in early childhood education or related field preferred

1+ years experience within early care working in a licensed childcare or elementary school setting

Bilingual speaker (Spanish) required

Exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and planning skills

Interest and ability to support children and their families

Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions

Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the Education/Childcare Services department

Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff members

Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others

Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes

Equipment Used: Office equipment: personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier Physical and Mental Requirements: Must have ability to sit (25%), walk/stand (75%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual dexterity to carry out the job; communicate effectively; and use of office equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks. Environmental Conditions: Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of the children and seasonal exposure to high humidity, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.

Quality Assurance Ensures consistent compliance and meets all accreditation and State DPI standards

Teaching practices that are planned and executed reflect developmentally appropriate curriculum for children

Classroom environment is in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards: cleaned; well-organized; maintained and refreshed with appropriate learning centers, displays and bulletin boards

Educational materials and toys are cleaned, sanitized, in good repair, stored and organized to optimize child safety and use

Maintains and refreshes well designed, child-focused bulletin boards that reflect children's work and interests

Helps to develop and implements lesson plans in accordance with the SJA academic indicators philosophy and policies

Maintains supervision of children assigned to him/her at all times--alert to signs of illness or stress; informs Principal regarding children who may be showing signs of physical, emotional, or developmental problems

Customer Relations Ensures each family's right to information about their child's progress while maintaining privacy and confidentiality, at all times

Extends excellent service to all children and families

Communicates verbally and in writing all pertinent information to assist in family satisfaction

Establishes appropriate relationships with children, parents/guardians, staff, and the public which ensures a safe environment that protects children/families'/staff rights

Fosters an environment that allows children, their families and staff to develop to their fullest potential

Cultivates positive relationships with children, parents and families

Assists children and parents in orienting to- and making a smooth transition from home into school

Solicits information from families about their cultural background and interests

Maintains day-to-day communication with parents, including interpretation and follow through of the SJA philosophy and policies

Participates in family-centered events within the Center and the community

Child Outcomes Ensures children have the opportunity to learn, progress and achieve developmentally appropriate outcomes

Assists in developing lesson plans that are hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and incorporate activities which reflect the interests and life experiences of the children assigned-consistent with Academic Indicators

Informs parents of their child's developmental progress at least quarterly

Assists in completing developmental assessment of individual children within the class and meet with families to discuss the assessment twice yearly

Helps to establish and maintains individual child and classroom portfolios

Assesses the assigned children and uses information to plan and execute lessons

Helps to maintain assessment records including written anecdotal notes on the attainment and progress towards each developmental goal

Helps to maintain child and classroom records including weekly menus, meal counts, child attendance

Responds quickly and directly to the needs of children

Staff Collaboration Collaborates with teaching staff to plan, organize, and implement daily program plans, curricula and materials

Collaborates with classroom staff to develop a monthly classroom newsletter

Collaborates with classroom staff to plan and implement a daily schedule

Communicates pertinent information with members of the team and appropriate departments to ensure response to parent/guardian requests, concerns, or issues

Professional Development Participates in meetings, in-service training, staff meetings, workshops and other activities that improve the program, communication, and problem solving

Advocates for issues that impact the early childhood community

Performs other duties as assigned

Worksite address

milwaukee, WI, 53244, US

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