Paraprofessional – InfantToddler Caregiver

• Child Development Associate Credential related to infant/toddler care OR at least one year full time experience as a teacher in a certified center caring for infants and/or toddlers OR completion of 15 credits (quarter system) or 10 credits (semester system) of training at a college or university in early childhood education or child development
• Thorough understanding of infant and toddler growth and development and appropriate
• programming for infants and toddlers
• Enrollment in the Child Care Divisions Criminal History registry
• Current first aid and infant/child CPR certification
• Completion of a child neglect and abuse reporting course within 15 days of hire date
• Obtain a Food Handlers card within 15 days of hire date

Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the districts communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be highly qualified. Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts
showing 48 completed semester credits or 72 completed quarter credits an Associates (or higher) degree OR a passing
score on the Praxis exam.
Child Development Associate Credential related to infant/toddler care OR at least one year full time experience as a
teacher in a certified center caring for infants and/or toddlers OR completion of 15 credits (quarter system) or 10 credits
(semester system) of training at a college or university in early childhood education or child development.
Thorough understanding of infant and toddler growth and development and appropriate programming for infants and
toddlers.
Enrollment in the Child Care Divisions Criminal History registry.
Current first aid and infant/child CPR certification.
Completion of a child neglect and abuse reporting course within 15 days of hire date.
Obtain a Food Handlers card within 15 days of hire date.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Necessarily Limited To)
1. Assist the director with the daily operation of the program.
2. Serve as the substitute director when the director is not on the premises.
3. Ensure the care safety and well-being of all children in the center.
4. Implementation of the centers program of activities.
5. Supervise the activities of student aides.
6. Ensure the appropriateness of program activities according to age interests and developmental level.
7. Know and maintain CCD rules and all other regulations applicable to the operation of child care centers.
8. Ensure the cleanliness of the center is maintained daily.
9. Maintain constant interaction between students staff parents and children.
10. Know and maintain CACFP regulations requirements and procedures.
11. Oversee meal production.
12. Complete daily record keeping of attendance and daily activities.
13. Participate each year in at least 15 hours of training related to child care.

14. Work closely with the student parents and aides to increase parenting skills self-confidence and knowledge of infant and toddler development.
15. Involve student parents not working as aides as much as possible in center operations.
16. Participate in staff meeting discussions.
17. Other duties as assigned by day care supervisor.
18. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to work with infants/toddlers warmly calmly and in an unhurried way.
Ability to meet the social-emotional physical and developmental needs of the individual infants and toddlers.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with children co-workers and parents.
General knowledge of nutrition health and first aid.
Willingness to accept supervision.

8 Hours/Day

178 Days/Year

$19.97-22.47/Hr

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority