Extra Help Assistant- Child Care Aide (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)
About The Position
The role of the childcare aide/substitute is to supplement the quality of the child care program by assisting in the classroom, kitchen, and administrative offices when needed. The childcare aide/substitute will assist the lead and assistant educators in all tasks related to managing the classroom which include but are not limited to: providing positive and effective guidance to children; comforting children; redirecting unsafe activities to more productive activities; actively engaging with children by talking, listening, and playing with children; assisting teachers in supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play; assisting with all classroom routines including cleaning classroom areas and materials, toileting/diapering, hand washing, and serving meals; conducting activities with children that are prepared by educators; following all Center's policies and standards.
Requirements
- The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
- At least one year of experience working with young children between the ages of 8 weeks and 5 years
- Available for regularly scheduled shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Available for on-call shifts to meet the needs of unexpected absences or illnesses
- Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Higher education or training in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
- At least two or more years working with young children
- Experience working in a licensed and/or accredited child care center
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the classroom, kitchen, and administrative offices when needed.
- Assisting the lead and assistant educators in all tasks related to managing the classroom.
- Providing positive and effective guidance to children.
- Comforting children.
- Redirecting unsafe activities to more productive activities.
- Actively engaging with children by talking, listening, and playing with children.
- Assisting teachers in supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisting with all classroom routines including cleaning classroom areas and materials, toileting/diapering, hand washing, and serving meals.
- Conducting activities with children that are prepared by educators.
- Following all Center's policies and standards.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
