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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: 

  • Nurturing physical health through feeding, hygiene, and sleep routines

  • Encouraging social-emotional growth through comfort, conversation, and play

  • Supporting cognitive development through reading, exercise, and interactive activities

  • Fostering independence through dressing, toileting, and self-care encouragement

  • Establishing trust and open communication with parents to ensure collaborative care

  • Maintaining confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information

  • Partnering with parents to develop strategies that address individual challenges and milestones

  • Providing regular updates and progress reports to keep parents informed and involved

  • Embrace Diversity and Authenticity by honoring and celebrating the unique backgrounds, culture, and identities of children and families. 

  • 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

  • You do not yell at children and possess high levels of patience

  • You will work split shifts of no more than four hours (except for overnight practitioners) to give yourself physical and mental breaks

  • You have a good memory and can multitask

  • You commit to strict routines but also use creativity to create new experiences for children on a daily basis

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