Before and After School Program Leader

Wausau Child Care Inc. takes pride in being a welcoming organization to all children, families, and staff members. We strive to make sure that every child, family, and staff member gains the sense of belonging no matter one’s beliefs, ethnicity, cultural heritage, gender, individualism, and disability. We make every effort for those children, families, and staff members associated with Wausau Child Care to feel heard, cared about, and valued for who they are and the uniqueness each has to offer.

This position can be full time or part time depending on your availability. Hours are ideal for college students who are interested in a job that can work with school schedules.

We are a team oriented organization that supervises and carry's out activities with school age children in the Wausau Schools during our program hours.

50% child care discount for WCC teachers.

Before and After School Program Hours (Work AMs, PMs, or Both)

• Mondays - Fridays
• 6:15 am - 8:30 am
• 3 pm - 5:30 pm
• Availability for extra hours during school breaks

Before and After School programs based out of 5 Wausau Elementary Schools

• Rib Mountain
• South Mountain
• Riverview
• Stettin
• Maine

Duties and Responsibilities

Both Assistant Child Care Teachers and Lead Teachers are responsible for the children’s well-being while under their care and maintaining a safe and fun environment for the children while making sure the children interact with each other in an appropriate manner.

• Organizing activities for school aged children
• Developing a schedule for the children to maintain
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
• Maintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency
• Cleaning interactive areas
• Encouraging of independence and self-help with children
• Keeping information regarding children, families, staff, and the company confidential
• Must keep current with required continuing education on a yearly basis

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older (lead child care teacher)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Early Childhood Education (preferred but not required)
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications (preferred but not required)
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
• Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time
• Behavioral analysis and cognitive recognition abilities for anticipating and addressing potential interactions or issues
• Displays a positive attitude with the children, families, and staff

Teachers who are already primary and lead qualified are preferred.

Wausau Child Care is an equal opportunity employer

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person