Child Care Aide - NE_Corps Program-301 - Part-Time

Part-Time Child Care Aide - NE_Corps Program-301

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in providing child care services for children including personal care, hygiene, learning and

development activities and specialized programs; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of child care

property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all

inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The

incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those

stated in this job description.

Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy

manner.

Assists Child Care Workers in preparing and conducting lesson plans; monitors classroom activities in

the absence of the Child Care Worker.

Supervises and monitors children during recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises

children on the playground.

Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food;

provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children mealtime encouraging conversation.

Washes childrens' hands and faces after morning play activities, before lunch, and again in late afternoon

before parents pick up children, or before dinner, whichever comes first.

Monitors and ensures the personal hygiene of the children, including toilet assistance, diapering, etc.;

adheres to sanitary procedures including but not limited to labeling of cots, cribs, cubbies and storing

bedding and clothing in the proper manner.

Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.

Maintains the classroom materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money

and supplies necessary for classroom programs.

Cleans the kitchen, classrooms, high chairs, tables, floors, toys, cribs, etc. in accordance with established

sanitary standards.

Reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

Follows guidelines provided on Standards of Performance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children at all

times.

Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions.

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

General Office Equipment Playground Equipment Kitchen Equipment

Nursery Equipment Classroom Equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required,

and

six months experience providing adult supervision to children preferred,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills,

and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid state driver's license

C.P.R. and First Aid Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of

children.

Ability to monitor children activities to ensure their health and safety.

Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.

Ability to lift, hold, and carry toddlers on a regular basis.

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change

basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal child care environment where there are little or no physical discomforts

associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as

an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a

specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.