Early Childhood Program Assistant

About the Employer

Childcare Assistant Group Leader - Early Childhood

Job Title

Childcare Aide

Classification

Instruction

Job Goal

Assist in providing quality child care in a nurturing, safe environment using developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer and related software Satisfactory criminal background check Negative TB test required upon hire

Core Job Functions

Assist childcare teacher with supervising children in the Lil Explorers early childhood program, meal time, lesson plans, bathroom and emergency drills Assist childcare teacher with developing and creating bulletin boards, lesson plans and classroom displays Assist students with various physical, emotional and educational needs Alert the supervisor to any problem or special information about a student Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed Be flexible and perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor Work in collaboration with group leader staff to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Keep educational materials, equipment and the general room environment neat, safe and clean. Accept responsibility for students well being and safety while they are in employee’s care Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation Operate and care for school district’s equipment properly Follow district policies as outlined Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors Participate in a minimum of 18 training hours per year Maintain/obtain CPR/First Aid certification as required by program

Core Values/Professional Qualities

Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner Function effectively as a team member Be responsible, reliable and punctual Be flexible and adaptable to change Positively accept direction Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis Be a positive role model for students Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements - Working with Students

Positions in this classification typically require:
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job.
Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.
Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 30 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force to move objects frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects constantly.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions