Coast Guard Community Services Command - Bourne, MA

posted 21 days ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Bourne, MA

About the position

The Child Care Assistant position at the Coast Guard Community Services Command involves planning and executing early childhood education experiences to promote the development of children. The role requires collaboration with directors and teachers to implement age-appropriate curricula and activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. The assistant will interact with children, maintain safety, and assist in caregiving tasks while also preparing activity areas and monitoring children during various activities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute early childhood education experiences to promote children's development.
  • Collaborate with the director and teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
  • Establish a program environment that encourages positive interactions among children, youth, and adults.
  • Lead planned activities for program participants and interact with children using approved guidance techniques.
  • Maintain program participation data and complete required daily reports.
  • Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
  • Monitor children in various settings, ensuring their safety and whereabouts.
  • Assist in serving appropriate snacks and meals when applicable.
  • Perform routine caregiving tasks and attend to children's physical needs.
  • Conduct health checks and ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
  • One year of general experience working with children in a group program.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stand routinely.

Nice-to-haves

  • Two years of education beyond high school, including twelve semester hours in relevant fields.
  • One year vocational certificate in childcare.

Benefits

  • Paid Annual and Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
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