Child Development Specialist (Part-Time)- Milwaukee Downtown

Salary: $21.69 - $27.12 Hourly
Location : 700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-05177
Division: Retention & Completion
Department: Child Care Services
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 10:00 PM Central
Supplemental Information: See below.
Application Requirements: All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit copies of transcripts from an accredited institution for all conferred degrees obtained to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.


Description
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at

One (1) part-time vacancy at our Milwaukee Downtown location. This is an academic year position which typically runs from mid- August through mid-May. Up to 19 hours a week, hours are based on department needs.

Under the leadership of Coordinator, Child Care Services, assists in the plans, organization, and operational activities of the instructional process providing general support in classroom settings for infants, toddlers and pre-school children. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment, creativity and ingenuity to analyze and to resolve problems. Day-to-day supervision is general in nature with work performed within established objectives; planning and arranging of work requires the use of a variety of procedures. Unusual situations or problems are referred to the supervisor for advice. Works closely with other professionals in a team approach.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Duties listed may vary in terms of relative importance, and others may be added or eliminated as this position develops. In addition, specific positions within this job title may have minor variations in duties.

• Monitors, plans and prepares instructional activities and provides general assistance to students in the learning situation of the child development center; plans age-appropriate curriculum, including the development of lesson plans.
• Plans and prepares curriculum and materials for learning activities as required; observes and evaluates students enrolled in the Child Development Program.
• Implements curriculum that provides for the developmental interests and abilities of the children; facilitates children's successful completion of tasks by providing support, focused attention, physical proximity, and verbal encouragement.
• Responds quickly and directly to children's needs, desires, and messages; adapts responses to children's differing styles and abilities.
• Keeps alert to signs of undue stress in children's behavior; keeps supervisor appraised of children who may be showing signs of physical, emotional, or developmental problems.
• Prepares exhibits and demonstrations for class presentations; sets up and operates record player, compact disks, VCR, and other specialized equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Keeps order in classrooms, labs, and other space assigned; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Keeps progress records, notes, inventories, and other data pertaining to the division; prepares related reports as required or assigned.
• Fosters cooperative interaction with other staff, students' parents, and student teachers.
• Participates in in-service training, workshops, and other educational activities as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications
Required Education: Associate degree or 60 college credits with related Early Childhood credits.


Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Required Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of progressive experience child care teaching.


Preferred Experience: More than three (3) years of relevant experience.
Required License/Certification:

• Wisconsin Administrator's Credential - Registry Level 12- Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• CPR certified- Current or obtained within 3 months of hire date.
• Shaken Baby Prevention Certificate- Current or provided at the time of hire.
• Mandated Reporter Training- Current or provided at the time of hire.

Preferred License/Certification: None.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development stages and best practices in teaching.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards as they apply to children in child care centers.
• Alertness and judgement to detect and prevent situations to possible injury or death.
• Knowledge and skilled at curriculum and lesson plan implementation.
• Effective discipline and classroom management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended amounts of time.
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficient ability to use computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and the Internet.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and to provide a leadership role to others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment requirements, which include a TB health screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., carry, and push up to 30 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, see, hear and speak.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 40% of time spent sitting, 35% of time standing, and 25% of time walking.

Supplemental Information
Start Date:

This position supports the Child Care Services area and is available to start in the fall 2026.
Hours:

Up to 19 hours weekly, in-person, primarily based out of the Milwaukee Downtown campus. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday. Flexible hour to meet the needs of the Child Care Services area. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.
Salary:

Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history.
Interviews:

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.
EEOC:

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.


Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email View email address on click.appcast.io.
Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME STAFF SUPPORT; employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees.


HEALTH INSURANCE: MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
1- UMR High Level PPO
2- UMR Low Level PPO

Note : All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.

DENTAL INSURANCE: MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.

Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is $15,000. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.


RETIREMENT BENEFITS: If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS: MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.

SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick leave hours granted based on hours worked in summary from 8/15 of previous year through 8/14 of current year. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.


VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation hours granted based on hours worked summary from 3/15 of previous year through 3/14 of current year (Not available for Instructors)

PAID HOLIDAYS: MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position.

MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
01


Do you currently have an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits with related Early Childhood credits?(Please attach a copy of unofficial educational transcript to application.)
02


How many years of full-time experience in the field of Early Childhood Education do you have? Please note 2 years part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience.

• Less than 1 years
• 1 to3 years
• 3 or more years

03


Do you currently hold a Mandated Reporter Training certification?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a Shaken Baby Prevention Certification

• Yes
• No

05


If you do not have a Wisconsin Administrator's Credential - Registry Level 12 Certificate. Will you be able to obtain within 6 months from hire date?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you currently hold a CPR certification? If so, please list below. If not, will you be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire?
07


List days and hours of availability. Please be specific.
08


(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
Required Question