OCJ - Child Care Attendant I -- Bilingual

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Along with the Child Care Attendant II, the Child Care Attendant I staffs the Children’s Rooms located in court facilities throughout Cook County. The Child Care Attendant I performs the following duties: Provides basic childcare for children up to age 12 when their caregivers are in court or otherwise engaged on the premises in court matters; Screens for visible signs of illness children whose caregivers seek the services of the Children’s Room; Reviews registration and other forms for proper completion, with particular attention to caregiver instructions relating to the child’s food and other allergies; Adheres to caregiver instructions relating to the child’s food and other allergies Provides caregivers with the Policies and Procedures of the Children’s Rooms and ensures compliance; Maintains the Children’s Rooms, including toys, furnishings, and equipment, in a neat, clean, and well-organized manner; Selects activities and projects for the children in his or her care that are age-appropriate, educational, and fun; As part of the childcare team, creates a welcoming, supportive, and atmosphere in the Children’s Rooms; Attends regular training and continuing education classes as directed; Performs such other duties as may be assigned. The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D., Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
Bilingual in English and another language (Spanish preferred)
Minimum of two years’ experience working in a childcare setting
Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Reliability and dependability
Ability and willingness to work as part of a childcare team

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
Bilingual in English and another language (Spanish preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides basic childcare for children up to age 12 when their caregivers are in court or otherwise engaged on the premises in court matters
Screens for visible signs of illness children whose caregivers seek the services of the Children’s Room
Reviews registration and other forms for proper completion, with particular attention to caregiver instructions relating to the child’s food and other allergies
Adheres to caregiver instructions relating to the child’s food and other allergies
Provides caregivers with the Policies and Procedures of the Children’s Rooms and ensures compliance
Maintains the Children’s Rooms, including toys, furnishings, and equipment, in a neat, clean, and well-organized manner
Selects activities and projects for the children in his or her care that are age-appropriate, educational, and fun
As part of the childcare team, creates a welcoming, supportive, and atmosphere in the Children’s Rooms
Attends regular training and continuing education classes as directed
Performs such other duties as may be assigned