EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TITLE:                                   Child Care Assistant

PERFORMANCE

PROFILE SOURCE:           Youth Development Professional

CLASSIFICATION:             Temporary Part-time Seasonal

Approximately 29 hrs per week during school year

35 to 40 hrs per week during the summer             

REPORTS TO:                    Lead Day Care Teacher

SALARY:                              $10.00 per hour

          Exempt   No                                        Non-Exempt   Yes  

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The child care assistant is responsible for helping the Lead Teacher plan and provide programs and activities which stimulate the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth of children in a group setting.  This individual must be able to operate independently with a minimum of supervision.  This position requires independent decision making and the use of discretion and good judgment relating to a variety of routine and non-routine child situations and circumstances.  Major decisions are subject to review and approval of the Child Care Coordinator and Director.

 KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

·        Assists the lead teacher with daily classroom events and programs

·        Assists in the planning of programs for 6-12 year olds in accordance with the policies and philosophies of licensing requirements

·        Provides a stimulating learning environment/classroom through curriculums, programs and activities

·        Provides a safe environment at the center and on field trips

·        Assumes equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities

·        Maintains a safe and orderly playground

·        Establishes a positive relationship with staff and parents

·        Reports all suspected child abuse to Child Care Coordinator

·        Maintains accurate classroom records to include daily attendance, inventory and recording of accidents, injuries and illnesses

·        Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·        Must be 21 years of age or older

·        High school diploma or GED

·        TB Test

·        CPR/First Aid Training – able to obtain once employed

·        HIV/AIDS Training – able to obtain once employed

·        STARS Training – able to obtain once employed

·        Valid Washington State Drivers License

·        Demonstrated knowledge of children’s needs, growth and development

·        Direct experience working with children in a group setting

·        Must be able to pass a criminal background check

DISCLAIMER:

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications.  They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature.  In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

Signed by:                                                                                                                                       
                                                Incumbent                                                       Date

Approved by:                                                                                                                                                                          Chief Operating Officer                                 Date

Reviewed by:                                                                                                                                                                          Director of Human Resources                       Date

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