Child Care Assistant, Part-Time, Temporary (STF3381)

Hutchinson Community College•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions – Plan and carry out learning opportunities (lesson plans) that reflect the Center’s goals and objectives and in collaboration with other Center staff. Share responsibility for the smooth progression of the programming day. Set up the classroom in learning centers, such as the drama room, reading, science, art, table toys, blocks, and music and be responsible for maintaining the same in an orderly appearance. Prepare daily snacks and supervise the noon meal. Provide a healthy and safety environment for the children. Communicate daily with parents concerning the activities of their child. Attend parent orientation, staff meetings, professional workshops, and 10 hours of inservice training per year. Coordinate all facets of the Center with the Coordinator and be a team worker with all staff, students, and parents. Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices. Secondary - Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Child Care Center Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS (Essential): Enjoy working with young children. One year of childcare assistant experience in a licensed center required, along with CDA or completion of twelve (12) hours of Early Childhood Education courses, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. The ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers, parents, children, and others who visit the Center. Physical requirements include the ability to keep pace with young children, such as walking/running, hopping, jumping, performing simple aerobic exercise; lift up to approximately 50 pounds; bending, stooping, etc. Physical requirements include excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills; excellent organizational skills; ability and willingness to collaborate; ability to work independently; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light to moderate, indoor, and outdoor work environment. Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position. Excellent communication skills are required. Valid Kansas driver’s license (or ability to obtain the same) and a safe driving record. Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties. HOURLY WAGE and STATUS : This position is designated as seasonal and is established to meet short-term operational needs. Employment in this role is seasonal, non-exempt, and at-will. Individuals serving in this position are not guaranteed continued employment beyond the temporary/seasonal assignment. APPLICATION : To apply for this opportunity, please visit www.hutchcc.edu – Thank you! If you have question regarding this position, please submit an email that contains your questions to [email protected] HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit www.hutchcc.edu HutchCC reserves the right to revise job responsibilities as needed. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC Administration.

Requirements

Enjoy working with young children.
One year of childcare assistant experience in a licensed center required, along with CDA or completion of twelve (12) hours of Early Childhood Education courses, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
The ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers, parents, children, and others who visit the Center.
Physical requirements include the ability to keep pace with young children, such as walking/running, hopping, jumping, performing simple aerobic exercise; lift up to approximately 50 pounds; bending, stooping, etc.
Physical requirements include excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills; excellent organizational skills; ability and willingness to collaborate; ability to work independently; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light to moderate, indoor, and outdoor work environment.
Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
Excellent communication skills are required.
Valid Kansas driver’s license (or ability to obtain the same) and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out learning opportunities (lesson plans) that reflect the Center’s goals and objectives and in collaboration with other Center staff.
Share responsibility for the smooth progression of the programming day.
Set up the classroom in learning centers, such as the drama room, reading, science, art, table toys, blocks, and music and be responsible for maintaining the same in an orderly appearance.
Prepare daily snacks and supervise the noon meal.
Provide a healthy and safety environment for the children.
Communicate daily with parents concerning the activities of their child.
Attend parent orientation, staff meetings, professional workshops, and 10 hours of inservice training per year.
Coordinate all facets of the Center with the Coordinator and be a team worker with all staff, students, and parents.
Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Child Care Center Coordinator.