Requirements/Experience:

• Experience working with children/youth required.
• Required before start date- Must have Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties:

• Supports the day-to-day delivery of childcare services in assigned classroom. Provides care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met.
• Provides active supervision of children, conducts daily child health and safety checks, and maintains child to staff ratios. Utilizes universal precautions; brings to Lead Teacher and Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families.
• Prioritizes health and safety; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines.
• Participates in developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and associated assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s).
• Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Canter rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences. Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker.
• Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing; maintains confidentiality.
• Remains calm in challenging situations
• Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides feedback on curriculum and lesson planning.
• Contributes to the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
• Accurately completes classroom logs, child records, and other classroom documentation in a timely manner as assigned. Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained.
• Uses materials and resources effectively; informs administration of unusual problems and unanticipated constraints of resource requirements in a timely manner.
• Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the classroom and Center.
• Promotes awareness of healthy practices (e.g., eating habits, nutritional content, exercise) a appropriate.
• Contributes to lesson planning efforts on a day-to-day basis; leads activities as appropriate
• Supports children and families through transitions including enrollment and withdrawal, between classrooms, to and from home each day, and between activities throughout the day
• Participates in special limited term and long-term projects and initiatives; participates in after action reviews and provides feedback as appropriate.
• Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises administrators on related needs and issues.
• Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth.
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.