Classroom Assistant

• Mental requirements
• Must have ability to cope with changes in routine to accommodate needs of the school
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Must be able to continually interact with co-workers, parents and children in a positive manner

• Environmental/Working conditions
• Inside work environment 80% of the time
• Exposure at times to cold or warm conditions when outside with the children

• Required education/License/Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree in Early Childhood and/or experience working with children with special needs, preferred
• Wisconsin state certified classes including Introduction to the Child Care Profession (ECI), Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (ECII), and Fundamentals of Infants and Toddlers or their equivalents

• Required knowledge and skills
• Strong nurturing skills
• Understand and follow written and verbal directions
• Read, write, basic math skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in a team setting
• Ability to adjust to various work changes that occur throughout the day

Behavior and attitude

• The mission and philosophy of St.
• Francis Children’s Center requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner.
• The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.
• Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.
• In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.

Equal employment opportunity policy

St. Francis Children’s Center is in compliance with the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and all applicable local, state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.

It is our to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non-use of lawful products off the employers premises during working hours. All supervisors and managers are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment.