Child Care Assistant

Gallaudet University

1d • $18

About The Position

OVERVIEW: The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21. Job Title: Child Care Assistant Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Hourly Exempt Status: No Compensation Grade (Track/Level): TW Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades): Clerc Center Supervisory Organization (Department): Family Education - JM Summary: Child Care Assistants demonstrate ability to plan age-appropriate activities for children. Job responsibilities include providing snacks, assigning roles and responsibilities for each child, and being creative with activities.Assistants are responsible for ensuring the safety of all students, maintaining discipline at all times and are able to react quickly and appropriately in crisis situations.Must be vigilant in monitoring students, a self-starter, and be agile.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must have at least one year of experience working with children in an educational setting or child care setting
• Knowledge and understanding of young children and behaviors of children at different age groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Fluency in American Sign Language

Responsibilities

• providing snacks
• assigning roles and responsibilities for each child
• being creative with activities
• ensuring the safety of all students
• maintaining discipline at all times
• reacting quickly and appropriately in crisis situations
• monitoring students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees