Attendant, Child Care

Lee County Public Schools•Fort Myers, FL

3d•$16

About The Position

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Certificate of completion for Health and Human Services training (state requirement – 40-hour course providing early development child care givers the foundation for taking care of a child from 1 day to 5 years of age; employees or applicants may be hired for the position without the certification but are required to begin the course within 90 days of employment and must complete the training within 1 year of employment in the position). Valid Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree from an accredited institution. One (1) year of related experience. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills. Knowledge of general policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment. Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention. Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications. Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance. Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines. Revised: 6/13/23 Responsibilities Participate in daily set up preparing each area for the children’s arrival. Assist in placing children into various age groupings to achieve the appropriate staff/child ratios. Diaper and feed infants and toddlers. Assist in toilet training children upon parent/supervisor request. Guide, monitor, and interact with children as they engage in centers and activities. Select from available resources materials for circle time, table time, and staff-directed activities. Model appropriate behaviors for all children, including hand washing before snacks and meals, cleaning up one activity before beginning another, and helping children transition into the ongoing activity. Prepare snacks. Use positive disciplinary techniques. Take part in the clean-up activities while children are present, including disinfecting baby toys, mats, and changing tables, doing laundry, wiping tables and counters, sweeping, and vacuuming. Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines. Revised: 6/13/23 Additional Job Information S01, $15.50, 7 hours, 187 days Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Certificate of completion for Health and Human Services training (state requirement – 40-hour course providing early development child care givers the foundation for taking care of a child from 1 day to 5 years of age; employees or applicants may be hired for the position without the certification but are required to begin the course within 90 days of employment and must complete the training within 1 year of employment in the position).
Valid Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Organizational and management skills
Knowledge of general policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
One (1) year of related experience.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily set up preparing each area for the children’s arrival.
Assist in placing children into various age groupings to achieve the appropriate staff/child ratios.
Diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
Assist in toilet training children upon parent/supervisor request.
Guide, monitor, and interact with children as they engage in centers and activities.
Select from available resources materials for circle time, table time, and staff-directed activities.
Model appropriate behaviors for all children, including hand washing before snacks and meals, cleaning up one activity before beginning another, and helping children transition into the ongoing activity.
Prepare snacks.
Use positive disciplinary techniques.
Take part in the clean-up activities while children are present, including disinfecting baby toys, mats, and changing tables, doing laundry, wiping tables and counters, sweeping, and vacuuming.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.