Daycare Assistant

Daycare Assistant

The job of daycare assistant is done for the purpose of providing recreational and educational activities for children at a child care center; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for children. This job reports to Daycare Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the daycare supervisor with age appropriate activities by working with individual or small groups of students (e.g. games, art, music, language, nutrition, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts and by caring for the needs of the students.
• Cleans program equipment and work areas (e.g. kitchen tools, appliances, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items while providing for a safe learning environment.
• Communicates with appropriate stakeholders (e.g. Child Care Supervisor, parents, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate information is shared and conveyed while complying with District, state, and federal privacy of information requirements.
• Delivers children directly to parents or authorized individuals for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements.
• Distributes a variety of materials to children (e.g. instructional, play, etc.) for the purpose of providing children with necessary items and assisting the child care supervisor in the classroom.
• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. medical records, student nutrition requirements, sleep schedule, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the confidentiality and availability of materials for internal use and distribution as required and appropriate.
• Monitors children in various activities (e.g. test period, snack time, play activities indoors and outdoors, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Promotes good habits (e.g. hand washing, etc.) for the purpose of improving the quality of students' outcome and encouraging child development.
• Provides a positive role model for the purpose of modeling in child care for at risk parents.
• Receives children directly from parents or authorized individuals for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating equipment used in classroom and kitchen; and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age appropriate activities; occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the child care area; basic subjects taught in school; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing:

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses:

Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances:

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt