Child Care Aide (part-time) - Prevention Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; college coursework in child development, education or a related field preferred.
• Experience: One year of childcare experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of the principles and practices of the care and supervision of children; of effective child behavior management; ability to supervise children; to observe situations; to report information completely and accurately; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to interact with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; knowledge of child safety, first-aid and hygiene standards preferred; ability to remain patient, calm, and attentive while supervising children preferred; ability to monitor multiple children at once while ensuring individual needs are met preferred; ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment preferred; demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision preferred; ability to follow instructions and established childcare protocols preferred; ability to provide direct care and supervision which includes but not limited to, lifting and carrying children, squatting, stooping, bending, and reaching overhead. Possess, or obtain within a specified timeframe, certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge: Principles and practices of the care and supervision of children; effective child behavior management.
• Skills: Supervise children; observe situations; report information completely and accurately; communicate effectively orally and in writing; interact with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages; develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Abilities: Remain patient, calm, and attentive while supervising children; monitor multiple children at once while ensuring individual needs are met; operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; follow instructions and established childcare protocols; provide direct care and supervision which includes but not limited to, lifting and carrying children, squatting, stooping, bending, and reaching overhead.

Additional Requirements

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid.
• Pre-employment requirements: Drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification.

Duties

• Supervise children: In a safe, attentive and engaging manner while their caregivers attend services in the center.
• Lead activities: Basic enriching activities such as coloring, games, age-appropriate play and light movement activities.
• Aid with toileting needs: Assist with simple toileting needs and diaper checks/changes as needed with parental permission.
• Maintain environment: Prepare and maintain a safe and sanitary physical environment for children, including daily set up and cleanup of childcare space.
• Perform administrative tasks: Perform general office/administrative functions and special projects.
• Other work: Perform other work as required.

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services Chesterfield County

Summary

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.