Child Care Attendant 046437

Child Care Attendant 046437

We are searching for an experienced Child Care Attendant 046437 at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

Child Care Attendant

Monitor activities for pre-school aged children, and support the classroom teacher in planning and implementing daily and weekly curriculum development activities.

Participate in team planning sessions with lead teacher to assist in planning curriculum and next steps with children. Assist the lead teacher in implementing preschool program activities.

Assist in nurturance, caregiving and supporting the social/emotional wellbeing of the children in the program.

Assist the lead teacher in collecting anecdotal observations and work samples of the children to track their growth/development.

Accompany lead teacher on home visits twice a year.

Maintain continuous, positive interactions families.

Attend professional development training sessions and in-service training sessions.

Report all matters of concern regarding children, families and the program to the lead teacher and/or the program director.

Unique Duties:

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Possession of a Child Development Associate Certificate. Associate Degree preferred with emphasis in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.

Negative TB test (current within two years).

Must receive fingerprinting clearance through childcare licensing state authorized vendor.

Health Appraisal (current within two years).

Experience working in a classroom setting.

Ability to conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, and maintain confidentiality of all information related to children and families.

Preferred experience working with pre-school age children in an early childhood educational setting.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with others, particularly with children and families.

Preferred Qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H02 - College of Education

Primary Department:

H0250 - Teacher Education

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Hourly Rate:

Salary Minimum: $29,013

Salary Hire Maximum: $34,813

Working Conditions:

Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus. Vaccine verifications can be uploaded using the following link: https://go.wayne.edu/vaccine-verification. If you require a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate, please complete and follow the instructions in the following form: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-declination-form.pdf.

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046437

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.