Child Care Aide 2

Job Summary

The Child Care Aide 2 works under close supervision of the Assistant Director, and Lead Teacher. The Child Care Aide 2 is responsible for implementing program, goals and classroom objectives, and performing related work as required for children six (6) weeks to five (5) years old.

Job Duties

• Aid in directing and directing activities for children in the program.
• Aid with supervision of large and small groups of children.
• Aid children with self-help skills.
• Work with individual children on specific tasks.
• Help in planning and developing each day’s activities.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of educational materials.
• Regularly, record, evaluate, assess and update class attendance, behavior, development, etc.
• Complete all related trainings.
• Attend seminars and parent related activities.
• Aid with serving meals and snacks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass background check.
• Obtain a physical prior to employment.
• Applicant is required to obtain CDA within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Early Childhood Certificate.
• 18 Credit Hours of Early Childhood Courses.
• Knowledge of recreational activities associated with creative play.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of instructional methods, materials and program operations for six (6) to five (5) years.
• Knowledge of psychological and biological needs of children.
• Ability to make decisions both within or without guidance or established procedure.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public, children and other employees.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift children 40 pounds if needed.

Summary Of Our Benefits

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below here.

Contact Information

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

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