Job Description

Full-time/Direct hire opportunity
Onsite work required
Must be flexible to work 8-hour shifts between 6 am and 8 pm as needed

The Child Care Aide assists teaching staff in implementing activity plans and creating a safe, secure environment for children aged six weeks to fourteen years. This role ensures positive interactions that support children's self-esteem, growth, and development. The position fosters a fun learning environment that encourages children to explore their full potential. Additionally, the Child Care Aide communicates effectively and respectfully with parents and team members while supporting parents in achieving their parenting goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to the needs of children.
• Implement lesson plans for the assigned classroom.
• Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports for parents as directed.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, free of health hazards and infection risks.
• Supervise volunteers assigned to the classroom.
• Prepare the classroom environment for daily activities and ensure proper closure procedures.
• Conduct safety checks for both indoor and outdoor play areas.
• Develop lesson plans for weekend shifts as assigned.

Experience

• Required: 1-2 years of experience working with children (ages 6 weeks to 12 years) in an educational setting (paid or unpaid).
• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in early childhood education.

Education & Training

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Minimum of 24 hours of coursework in early childhood education or a related field (e.g., Child Psychology, Children’s Literature). Candidates pursuing a CDA or a Bachelor's degree in an education-related field are preferred.