Child Care Assistant INT 6854

Coast Guard Exchange•New London, CT

102d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Assistant works at the USCG Academy Child Development Center in New London, Connecticut, planning and carrying out early childhood education experiences that support children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development. The assistant works with the director and teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curricula and activities, foster positive interactions, and use approved child guidance and youth development techniques. The role includes preparing and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas, supervising children in classrooms and other program areas, and maintaining awareness of children’s whereabouts and safety. The assistant also helps with meals or snacks, routine caregiving, health checks, reports, participation data, and communication with parents and staff. Duties may be performed both indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
One year of general experience working with children in a group program with children and/or youth.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as duties may require.
Ability to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including state checks, upon hiring and renew it every five years.
Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination before placement and every two years thereafter for childcare positions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of education above the high school level, including 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education; child or youth development; psychology; human development; youth program administration; or related behavioral sciences.
A one-year vocational certificate in childcare.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute early childhood education experiences using a variety of materials to promote children’s healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.
Work with the director and teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curricula and activities.
Help establish an environment that promotes positive interactions among children, youth, and adults.
Assist in providing and leading planned activities for program participants.
Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Interact professionally with staff members, parents, and the command.
Assist with maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports.
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate the daily schedule.
Monitor children in classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, restrooms, study halls, lunch areas, and bus loading areas.
Maintain control of and account for children’s whereabouts and safety at all times.
Help arrange and serve appropriate snacks and meals where applicable.
Perform routine caregiving tasks, including preparing materials and activities, receiving children, interacting with them, and attending to their physical needs.
Help plan and conduct activities, conduct health checks, ensure children’s safety and well-being, complete reports, and interact with parents.
Perform other duties as assigned.