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Child Care Assistant

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Department: College of Education
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt Rise School
Location: Alabama
Categories: Early Education

Purpose of the Position:

The ASC Classroom Lead and Daytime Floater will function in two primary roles: 1) as a substitute teacher/caregiver during the UAH Early Learning Center's primary daytime program (8:00am - 2:30pm) when full-time teaching staff are absent, or providing extra assistance in classrooms when full-time staff are present, and 2) as the lead caregiver in an after school program classroom (2:30 - 5:30pm).
Position duties may involve feeding children, diapering and/or assisting with potty training, administering basic first-aid for injuries, and interacting with and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those with special needs.

Duties/Responsibilities
DUTIES SPECIFIC TO DAYTIME PROGRAM (8:00am - 2:30pm):
• Maintain an appropriate classroom environment with direction from the lead teacher or teacher's assistant.
• Assist the lead teacher or teacher's assistant in the preparation and implementation of classroom activities.

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:
• Ensure maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment at all times.
• Direct on-call workers and/or student workers assisting in the classroom.
• Work with Lead Child Care Assistant to develop and implement lesson plans for your classroom for the after school hours.
• Work with Lead Child Care Assistant to prepare activity kits for your classroom for the after school hours as necessary.
• Ensure after school snacks for your classroom are prepared and ready for distribution.
• Ensure all snacks given are safe and appropriate given specific allergy or dietary concerns of children in your classroom.

DUTIES FOR ALL IN-CLASSROOM PERIODS:
• Assist children with self-care needs including toileting/diapers, feeding, and positioning.
• Interact frequently & positively with all children.
• Encourage language and independent functioning using positive reinforcement.
• Maintain safety of children at all times.
• Interact with the children during learning/free-choice time and gross motor time to facilitate children's play.
• Maintain communication with families via telephone calls and Brightwheel.
• Facilitate integration of children with and without disabilities in the classroom.
• Utilize technology and adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Follow policies & procedures of the UAH Early Learning Center.
• Adhere to all standards for licensed child care centers (safety/sanitation) and NAEYC accreditation guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent
• At least 2 years of work experience in any field
• Experience working with young children
• Must be able to adhere to assigned work schedule reliably and on-time
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Child Development or 12 hours of equivalent training in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Knowledge of infant or child CPR and First Aide is desired
• Knowledge of DHR minimum standards for daycares is preferred

Published Salary (if available):

$27,000 - $29,000

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