Aide - Day Care (215)

Primary

Purpose:

Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for

infants

and

children

in

an

instructional

setting.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Effective organizational and communication skills Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience Experience: Some experience in an infant/childcare setting Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

Instructional Support 1.

Assist

in

planning,

preparing

materials,

and

implementing

daily

learning

activities

for

children.

2.

Conduct

age-appropriate

activities

for

children

in

care

including

but

not

limited

to

reading

to

children

and

teaching

simple

painting,

drawing,

crafts,

and

songs.

3.

Observe

and

monitor

children's

play

activities.

4.

Help

maintain

a

neat

and

orderly

classroom

including

organizing

and

storing

toys,

materials,

and

personal

items

belonging

to

children.

5.

Clean

and

sanitize

furniture,

equipment,

toys,

and

linens.

Day Care Aide (8 hours)

Director of Day Care

Early Childhood Center

Non-Exempt

187 Days/215 Days

IP 01

6.

Sterilize

bottles

and

prepare

formulas.

Prepare

snacks,

ensuring

safe

handling

of

food

for

children.

7.

Help

teacher

keep

administrative

records

and

prepare

required

reports.

Student Management 8.

Supervise

and

ensure

safety

and

security

of

children

in

the

classroom,

on

outings,

and

to

and

from

outside

play

areas.

9.

Assist

children

with

all

physical

functions

such

as

feeding,

diapering,

toileting,

walking,

and

standing.

10.

Make

teacher

aware

of

special

needs

or

problems

of

individual

students.

11.

Observe

and

document

developmental

progress

of

children.

Safety 12.

Follow

established

safety

procedures

and

techniques

to

perform

job

duties

including

lifting

and

climbing.

13.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

protocols.

14.

Maintain

current

cardiopulmonary

resuscitation

(CPR)

and

first

aid

certifications.

Other 15.

Participate

in

faculty

meetings

and

special

events

as

assigned.

16.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job

performance

and

meet

state

childcare

licensing

standards.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

None Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc.

Personal

computer

and

printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent

exposure

to

bodily

fluids

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Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence

of

children.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

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Date

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