Childcare Assistant
About The Position
The Childcare Assistant works closely with staff at a play-based childcare center to support center activities. The assistant helps care for an assigned age group of children, with assignments potentially changing daily based on the group’s population. The role is part-time to full-time, hourly, and overtime eligible, and reports to the Director of Mari’s Place and Childcare Administrative Staff. Employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; interact professionally with employees, clients, donors, and outside agencies; contribute effectively as a team member; and work independently while communicating and coordinating with others as needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have an Oregon Central Background Registry Number.
- Must have a Food Handler’s card.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid training.
- Must complete the Oregon Early Learning Division online courses: Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; Prevention is Better Than Treatment; Safe Sleep for Infants; and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Must be able to maneuver 25 pounds, kneel, bend, and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs.
- Must be committed to the goals of the social service agency and advocate for its mission and clients.
- Must be able to interact positively and non-judgmentally with parents and children.
- Must be able to interact gently and supportively with children.
- Expected to perform quality work within deadlines, interact professionally with employees, clients, donors, and outside agencies, contribute effectively as a team member, and work independently while communicating and coordinating with others.
Responsibilities
- Assist with an assigned age group of children; assignments may change daily depending on the group’s population.
- Help implement curriculum as indicated by the Classroom Teacher.
- Help manage children according to the child guidance policy.
- Report problems to the Director.
- Report suspected child abuse to the Director.
- Help ensure classrooms are clean, safe, and attractive.
- Help serve meals and snacks.
- Complete other duties or tasks assigned by the Classroom Teacher.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
