Childcare Worker

About the role

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the teaching team to develop and conduct developmentally appropriate activities for a group of children.
• This includes setting up and putting away equipment and materials both inside and outside of the facilities.
• Aid in the incorporation of good health and safety standards for the children.
• Aid children in learning self-help skills.
• Provide for the physical care of the children, including but not limited to changing, diapering, toileting, feeding, and comforting as needed.
• Aid in the preparation of snacks and meals as needed.
• Help maintain an orderly environment.
• Inform the supervisor when materials and nutrition supplies need to be ordered.
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and events.
• Aid in the maintenance of records and reports.
• Aid the children if an emergency occurs.
• Acquire DHS-required development training hours.
• Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting clients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• An AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, or equivalent experience working in a License Childcare Center is preferred.
• The ability to maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.

Salary and Benefits

• ASAC offers competitive compensation starting at $18.90/hour.
• Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/ADandD/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, Travel Reimbursement policy, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.