Child Care Aide - N-Deck - Rotating

The Child Care Aide assists teaching staff in implementation of activity planning and provide a safe, secure environment for children six weeks to fourteen years of age. This job ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. This job also makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potentials.


The Child Care Aide communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members. This position supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:
Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age (paid or unpaid)

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:
Minimum of 24 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children's Literature)

Independent action(s) required:
Respond to the needs of children.

Implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
Document children's daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents as directed.
Ensure that the classroom is clean, neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

Supervise volunteers when in their assigned classroom.

Additional position requirements:
All positions are required to be available for shift rotations and weekends as negotiated during interview.
Preparation of the environment for classroom activities is required.
Closing down the classrooms in a manner that supports infection control, a pleasing environment in terms of aesthetics and readiness for the next class assigned to that area is required.
Reviewing the area for safety both indoors and outdoors is essential.
Preparation of lesson plans for weekends assigned is required.

Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adult

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Rotating

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