Childcare Assistant - First Aid & CPR Certificates Required - Various Sites

About the role

This position is responsible for implementing and supervising developmentally appropriate instructional activities for children participating in the before and/or after school Childcare Program. This position will follow a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Childcare Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing and supervising activities and projects which appeal to children and contribute to their learning.
• Maintains appropriate learning environment and maintains a healthy and motivating physical learning experience.
• Confers with parents and staff on a regular basis.
• Uses materials suitable for instruction of children with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
• Provides appropriate and safe climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Supervises children in the program on a daily basis.
• Assists in planning, providing, and clean up of nutritious snacks.
• Provides general clerical support.
• Attends staff meetings and required training programs.
• Maintains professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities.
• Communicates problems and concerns to supervisor and/or director.

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certification is REQUIRED prior to employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read, write and communicate in English at the level required for successful job performance.
• Must possess and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Pass the District proficiency examination to comply with No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
• Two years of experience in providing childcare, preschool services and/or experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Skills

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics.
• General needs and behaviors of children.
• Interpersonal and group dynamics.
• Basic human development principles.
• Time management and supervisory skills.
• Routine record keeping.
• Safety rules and regulations regarding physical activity.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits, district paid vacation and holidays.

Pay

$17.984 - $23.646 Per Hour

Schedule

Length of Work Year: 5 hours per day - 182 days per year

Contact

Contact Brenda Mora (951) 253-7147