Child Care Assistant

Conejo Valley Unified School District • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the care, supervision and learning activities of children enrolled in a designated child care center or program. Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities, which promote child's cognitive, linguistic, physical, social-emotional, and self expressive learning and development in a safe and well supervised manner. Carry out program goals and policies. This is an entry-level class in the classification series; incumbents hold primary responsibility for providing child care services within program guidelines, with limited responsibility for decision making regarding program planning. Positions in this classification do not provide instructional support in a K-12 classroom and do not fall under the provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience working with children of school age in paid or volunteer capacity in organizational setting and/or verified baby-sitting experience.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of early childhood and/or school-age education.
• Knowledge of organization and operation of child care and education programs.
• Knowledge of program evaluation methods and assessment tools.
• Knowledge of basic elements of team teaching.
• Knowledge of principles of classroom health and safety.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned program functions.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries with children and adults utilizing appropriate conflict resolution skills and proactive communication, following guidelines established in the Child Care Parent Policy Handbook.
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply principles of creativity and flexibility in executing program functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthful environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain basic filing systems for program required recordkeeping.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and parents, program staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or an equivalent
• At least six (6) college-level semester units in social sciences or a closely related field, including psychology, child development, early childhood education, sociology, or social welfare.
• Associate's Degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Education/Child Development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with center staff to develop written lesson plans and objectives for the purpose of design, planning and implementation of programs for preschool and elementary age children that utilize developmentally appropriate curriculum which focuses children's attention on a particular concept or topic, offer a balance of staff and child guided activities, include interactive small and large group experiences and opportunities for sustained high-level play; school age programs will include homework assistance as part of the daily schedule.
• Guide children in the appropriate use of supplies, materials and equipment; assist in monitoring the use of materials, supplies and equipment and maintain inventory controls.
• In collaboration with Child Care Leader and assigned supervisor, design, implement and maintain site programming and classroom environment utilizing ECERS and SACERS guidelines.
• Assist Child Care Leaders with gathering anecdotal observations, student portfolios, and other record keeping, for the purpose of driving instruction by utilizing assessment tools to monitor children's progress toward program's desired goals.
• Perform operational activities incidental to the operation of the program, such as monitoring authorization of persons to sign-in and out program participants, shopping for snacks and classroom materials, preparation of snacks and clean up, and general housekeeping activities, including tuition payments, ordering supplies, and basic record keeping.
• Provide information and respond to inquiries from parents participating in the program and the public by interpreting policies and procedures with regard to program operation.
• Assist in ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment to achieve optimal learning and development.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and orientation and in-services trainings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed