Child Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Child Care Assistant-per diem

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Schedule: Non-traditional hours may include some evenings and weekends.  

Expected to be flexible in terms of scheduling and hours worked.

Requires regular work attendance and/or physical presence (remote when necessary).

Salary: 20.00/hour

Child Care Assistant Job Description:

Child Care Assistant should demonstrate appropriate educational activities and have knowledge of general child developmentally appropriate practices. Able to support children in language, fine and gross motor skill development, social and emotional and health and physical development for children birth to age twelve.

Qualification Requirements:

• Child Development Associate preferred or
• High School Diploma/GED with documented 3+ years working in a child care setting or with young children and families. 

Employment Requirements: The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, FBI and Child Abuse History Clearance, current CPR/First Aide certification, possess a valid PA Driver's License and must pass a physical exam and drug screening.

Erie Family Center Core Values and Work Performance functions:

• Adhere to high standards of demeanor.
• Ensure and practice inclusive, diverse, equitable and cultural competence.
• Exhibit working autonomously.
• Promote positive communication/confidentiality.
• Professional sound judgement and decision-making.
• Display consistent attributes of professionalism.
• Encourage and support cooperation and teamwork.
• Adhere to safety standards in the building and with children and families.

Work Expectations :

• Attend to children’s needs while helping to foster early development.
• Ensure children’s safety and needs are met while at the Erie Family Center.
• Engage in positive interactions and vocal tone to help build child self-esteem and confidence.
• Ensure children are kept active and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Plan activities for the time children are in care.
• Model and encourage appropriate social and emotions skills and address challenging behaviors appropriately according to Erie Family Center’s childcare guidelines.

• Program may require travel in and out of Erie County and Pennsylvania.
• Complete various tasks assigned by Executive Director or Supervisor.