Childcare Assistant

Foundation Communities Inc•Austin, TX

2d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare Assistant provides on-site child supervision for the children of health or fitness class students at learning centers in North or South Austin. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and delivering educational and enrichment services to vulnerable populations. Childcare Assistants work Monday-Thursday, with variations to hours, depending on when classes are scheduled. Most fitness and education classes are in the evening; typical hours are Monday through Thursday 6:15pm-7:45pm and Friday mornings 8:45am - 10:15am.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One year experience caring for children inside or outside of the home
Reliable means of transportation
Passing a background check and fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Certified
Bilingual (English and Spanish or Arabic)
coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote punctuality
Maintain a safe, interactive, clean environment for several children from various backgrounds, ages 3 years and older
Establish and maintain on-going communication with parents during fitness or health education classes
Engage with and encourage children to participate in age-appropriate play
Actively participate in care and play with children
Administer assistance to children when needed
Maintain accounting of children in care during shift
Foster a warm and welcoming childcare environment
Listen to and facilitate parent’s care wishes as much as possible with available resources
Direct and timely communication with supervisor