CHILD CARE AIDE

The child care aide will help with various tasks at the upcoming Assumption Community Child Care Center such as preparing and serving meals,
monitoring and observing children through daily activities, changing diapers, writing
daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep,
and creating a safe, positive, and clean classroom environment. Assisting the teachers
with the development and implementation of various learning programs will also be
within the child care aide job description.

I. Hours: Hours differ within staffing needsFull time staff- 40 hour weeks / Part time staff- anything under 34 hour weeks

II. On-Call Duties: As needed, there will be a list for the fairness of staff. Each time
a person is called in, they will then be moved to the bottom of the list for next “call in” needs.

Requirements:
1) Shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
2) 18 years or older
3) Previous work experience with children (Preferred)
4) Must be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, kneel, and sit on the floor.
Also must be able to see, hear and speak with children and within their
environment to maintain responsibility for safety. Be able to lift 10-15 lbs regularly
and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Must be comfortable with noise levels moderate to
high, being outdoors with varied weather conditions dependent on season and
possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Skills:
Staff shall be able to demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to
each child's physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Factors
contributing to the attainment of this standard include:
1) Emotional maturity when working with children
2) Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program
3) Respect for children and adults
4) Flexibility, understanding and patience
5) Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities
6) Good personal hygiene
7) Frequent interaction with children
8) Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children
9) Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious
backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities
10) Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques
11) Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable
relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities
12) Demonstrate skills and competence necessary to assume direct
responsibility for child care including:
a) Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional
needs; and skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs
that meet the children's basic needs.

Last updated on Oct 25, 2024