Child Care Assistant (Part-time 15hrs.)

Summary : The Childcare Assistant is a member of the teaching team who is responsible for the care and education of an assigned group of children; planning and implementing the curriculum, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe environment for children.

Reports To : Director of Childcare, Head Teacher, Childcare Teacher

Titles Supervised : n / a

Hours Per Week : part-time 15hrs. 2 : 30pm-5 : 30pm M - F

DUTIES

Essential Responsibilities :

• To take care of the children in The Child Development Center.
• To assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe and healthy learning environment
• Helps to support the goals of the classroom keeping it clean, safe and stimulating.
• Meets and maintains licensing requirements for ratio.
• Assure the safety, hygiene and well-being of children in an assigned group. Including, but not limited to changing diapers, assisting with toileting, feeding, and assisting with meals.
• Follow the State Licensing policies and procedures for sanitizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
• Uses proper hand washing, diaper changing and toileting procedures.
• Maintains an orderly learning environment.

To advance physical and intellectual competence

To establish positive and productive relationships with families

Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or GED; CDA preferred, some college

Experience : Prior experience in working with very young children

Licensure : A valid work permit, which must be proven with necessary documentation as specified on an I-9 form.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Must have a warm, friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others and be able to relate well to children. Must be able to recognize child abuse and neglect; be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program; willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance; willing to provide exceptional customer service and perform other duties as required. Must have some knowledge of early childhood development or have the willing to learn upon hire. Must have the ability to handle multiple demands and meet deadlines, be able to read and communicate effectively.

This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.