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Job Descriptions

Duties for each of the positions may be defined by you, to a great extent. For example, one
person may serve as both administrator and director, and sometimes even part – time classroom
teacher.

Administrator

Qualifications:
 At least 21 years of age
 High school diploma or GED
 One year’s experience as a manager or satisfactorily completed 1 DCF approved course
in business or program administration
 One year’s experience as a center director or childcare teacher in a licensed center or
kindergarten or have satisfactorily completed 1 course in early childhood education or its
equivalent
 Possess a certificate from The Registry, verifying training requirements have been met
 The licensee will act as the administrator
Duties
 Implement all state and center policies
 Report to DCF all necessary information required for licensing
 Day to day operations
 Center finances
 Hire/orient/evaluate staff; Conduct criminal background checks

Center Director

Qualifications
 At least 21 years of age
 High school diploma or GED
 Meet training and experience requirements in one of the DCF approved combinations as
stated in the licensing manual
 Possess a certificate from The Registry, verifying training requirements have been met
Duties
 Day to day operations
 Implement all state and center policies
 Assist the administrator with planning, managing, marketing, and directing
 Teach and monitor children when needed
 Maintain staff and children files
  Assist administrator in hiring and orienting new classroom staff

Child Care Teacher

Qualifications
 At least 18 years of age
 High school diploma or GED
 Meet training and experience requirements in one of the combinations approved by DCF
as stated in the licensing manual
 Completed a course in the care of infants and toddlers, if applicable
 Possess a certificate from The Registry, verifying training requirements have been met
Duties
 Provide a warm, safe, caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing and
allows a child to explore and grow
 Greet each child in a friendly manner; interact with each child and encourage
involvement
 Plan, prepare, and implement daily activities that relate to the curriculum
 Provide overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time
 Maintain daily attendance record and medical logbook
 Keep a “portfolio” of each child’s progress which includes photographs, samples of
artwork, writing, etc.
 Maintain good communication with parents daily using notes and verbal communication
 Ensure confidentiality of privileged information
 Adhere to center policies and procedures and to licensing rules
 Work all days and hours assigned; perform all assigned tasks and responsibilities
 Perform any additional program duties as assigned by the director or administrator
according to center needs
 Attend all scheduled staff meetings

Assistant Child Care Teacher

Qualifications
 At least 18 years of age
 Satisfactorily completed 1 DCF approved course, or be enrolled in training within 6
months after assuming the position
Duties
 Provide support for the childcare teacher
 Constantly monitor and supervise the children
 Assist the childcare teacher in maintaining a safe and positive environment
 Alert the childcare teacher to emergencies
 Adhere to center policies and procedures and to licensing rules
  Perform any additional program duties as assigned by the director or administrator
according to center needs
 Ensure confidentiality of privileged information

Cook

Qualifications
 Must be at least 18 years of age
 4 hours of orientation and training each year on proper food handling, kitchen sanitation,
and nutrition
Duties
 Prepare menus
 Prepare meals and snacks
 Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen
 Wash and store dishes

Rationale

I have created these job descriptions for employees. This will ensure they are

knowledgeable on the qualifications of their position as well as duties they are expected to

perform in their position.

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Personnel Policy

Your employment at Grandma Birdies is at will. This means that you are free to quit at any time,
for any reason, just as we are free to terminate your employment at any time, for any reason –
with or without notice or cause. Nothing in this handbook constitutes a contract or promise of
continued employment. Grandma Birdies will provide unemployment compensation as required
by law.

Grandma Birdies is an equal opportunity employer. Its employment practices are intended to be
consistent with both State of Wisconsin and Federal laws concerning discrimination.

When a position becomes available, we will advertise locally. Qualified applicants need to
complete an application form and provide documentation of their training and experience in
childcare. Job descriptions will be available for all positions.
 Rationale

This policy was created for the employee as well as the employer. It states that we are

an equal opportunity employer with practices intended to be consistent with State of Wisconsin

and Federal laws concerning discrimination. This will protect me as an employer against any

lawsuits against discrimination.