Contractual Childcare Assistant - Infant at The Nest Childcare Center at WTHS
Contractual Childcare Assistant - Infant at The Nest Childcare Center at WTHS
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Job Description
POSITION: Childcare Assistant (Infant)
LOCATION: Worcester Technical High School Childcare Center
GENERAL JOB DECRIPTION:
Childcare assistants aid the childcare teacher by managing daily duties such as serving meals changing diapers writing daily reports recording attendance engaging in play assisting to put children to sleep and creating a safe environment. A childcare assistant must possess passion for children and exercise patience with them display a friendly and positive attitude with coworkers children and parents and monitor and supervise the children in your care to ensure their safety.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Provide support for the childcare teacher.
- Monitor and supervise the children constantly.
- Ensure a safe happy stimulating and sanitary environment for children.
- Follow all rules regulations and policies of COMAR.
- Provide basic care for children which includes feeding grooming and changing diapers.
- Assist in developing ageappropriate socialization skills in children.
- Encourage positive behavior and good manners.
- Alerting the childcare teacher to emergencies.
- Preparing and serving snacks.
- Cultivate relationships with children parents and guardians.
- Greet parents and addressing children by their name.
- Adhere to procedures in changing a diaper.
- Assist with playground activities.
- Assist in putting children to sleep.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma.
- Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Accepts and respects differences in children families and coworkers.
- Friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Maintain a professional appearance attitude and work ethic always.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to bend stoop stand and lift 2550 lbs. daily
DUTY YEAR AND SALARY:
This is an hourly contractual position working 12months with healthcare benefits and accrued sick leave. Hourly pay is $15.00.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Childcare Assistant (infant) position must submit an internal application available on our website at worcesterk12.
- Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a rsum.
- Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened.
- The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application please contact Debbie Powell ator email us at
If accommodations are needed for the interview they will be provided with an advance request.
Job will remain open until filled.
The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources Worcester County Board of Education 6270 Worcester Highway Newark MD 21841 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
