
Childcare Practitioner
As a Childcare Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping young minds and bodies, while also building strong relationships with families. Your responsibilities will include:
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Nurturing physical health through feeding, hygiene, and sleep routines
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Encouraging social-emotional growth through comfort, conversation, and play
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Supporting cognitive development through reading, exercise, and interactive activities
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Fostering independence through dressing, toileting, and self-care encouragement
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Establishing trust and open communication with parents to ensure collaborative care
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Maintaining confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
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Partnering with parents to develop strategies that address individual challenges and milestones
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Providing regular updates and progress reports to keep parents informed and involved
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Embrace Diversity and Authenticity by honoring and celebrating the unique backgrounds, culture, and identities of children and families.
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Approach each family with sensitivity, empathy, and an open mind so you can recognize and challenge biases, ensuring equitable treatment for all
By fostering a supportive community, you will help create a seamless transition between home and childcare, ensuring a strong foundation for lifelong well-being.
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We compensate based on verified levels on the Wisconsin Registry. Our career progression is represented as badge colors which match the colored lanyards you are required to wear at all times:
Registry Levels 1 – 5
Green Badge: Starts at $15.00
Registry Level 6
CDA or 3 credits in ECE
Orange Badge: Starts at $16.00
Registry Levels 7+8
Early Childhood Technical Diploma 9-12 ECE credits
Blue Badge: Starts at $17.00
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Registry Level 9
Registry Credential or 12-18 ECE Credits
Yellow Badge: Starts at $18.00
Registry Level 10 +11
2 Registry credentials or 30 related credits or 1-yr diploma (totaling 24 credits) from Wisconsin technical college
Red Badge: Starts at $19.00
Registry Level 12 – 13
Associates degree or equivalent
Navy Badge: Starts at $20.00
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Registry Level 14 – 15
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Purple Badge: Starts at $23.00
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Registry Level 16
Masters Degree or equivalent
Black Badge: Starts at $26.00
A day in the life of a Childcare Practitioner:
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You are a very empathetic and caring person
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You do not yell at children and possess high levels of patience
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You will work split shifts of no more than four hours (except for overnight practitioners) to give yourself physical and mental breaks
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You have a good memory and can multitask
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You commit to strict routines but also use creativity to create new experiences for children on a daily basis
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