Child Care Assistant-8220

Kingman Regional Medical Center • Kingman, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Learning Center Assistant assists the Learning Center Lead Teacher with activities and maintains the environment of a designated classroom area at the Little Minnows Learning Center. All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education and completes at least 6 of the 18 hours in the designated age group assigned. Must meet the requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing.
• Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification or BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Minimum of 3 months working with children
• Basic knowledge of all state codes that regulate childcare centers, including the Arizona State Licensing Regulations is preferred.
• A genuine concern for the happiness, safety, and well-being of children; ability to relate to staff and parents with good communication skills; motivation to continually enhance the environment of the Center; good independent decision-making skills; ability to relate to children in a positive manner.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, 25-50 times per shift; must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day; reach, bend at the waist, crawl, twist, balance, and bend at the knees, all in the process of carrying out activities and providing custodial care for young children.
• Must have the physical stamina to spend 9 hours per shift providing activities and care of young children.
• Must be able to maintain concentration, focusing on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be skilled at negotiation and de-escalation tactics.
• Must have visual acuity for close supervision for groups of children.
• Requires good independent decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of all state codes that regulate childcare centers, including the Arizona State Licensing Regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting a daily program appropriate to age group served, intended to provide developmentally appropriate activities, and learning experiences for children. Keep informed and abreast of research and new developments in Early Childhood.
• Assists in supervising and evaluating children according to Little Minnows Learning Center’s standards.
• Works with team teachers to formulate a weekly written curriculum plan. Prepares monthly theme calendars with team teachers. Assists in supervising and participating in daily activities of designated classroom.
• Provides frequent, positive, and warm interactions with children. Utilizes positive discipline techniques (including redirection, positive reinforcement, offering choices, and setting limits, as age appropriate), which promote self-esteem, self-control, problem solving, empathy and respect for others.
• Works with Learning Center Teacher to ensure that developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive activities are well implemented. Curriculum is based upon current and best practices in early childhood programs.
• Maintains effective parent relations by daily communication and ongoing documentation about the child’s development and adjustment in the program. Provides opportunities for periodic formal conferences, at least semi-annually. Seeks parental feedback with formal parent surveys on an annual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED