Child Care Assistant-8220

Staff Position Description

Position Title: L3 Learning Center Assistant Position Code: ChildCaL3-8220

Department

• Little
• Minnows
• Learning
• Center
• Safety
• Sensitive: Yes

Reports to

• Manager/Learning
• Center
• Lead
• Exempt
• Status: No

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

A Learning Center Assistant assists the Learning Center Lead Teacher with activities and maintain the environment of a designated classroom area at the Little Minnows Learning Center.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

Actions demonstrate compassion and concern for right to privacy for all internal and external customers; main­tains strict confidentiality of information pertaining to those customers; deals with our customers in a professional and caring manner; cooperates with co-workers and other hospital staff to meet customers’ needs; and listens attentively to concerns and responds by following a positive approach to problem solving.

General Responsibilities

· Assists in conducting a daily program appropriate to age group served, intended to provide developmentally appropriate activities, and learning experiences for children. Keep informed and abreast of research and new developments in Early Childhood.

· Assists in supervising and evaluating children according to Little Minnows Learning Center’s standards.

· Works with team teachers to formulate a weekly written curriculum plan. Prepares monthly theme calendars with team teachers. Assists in supervising and participating in daily activities of designated classroom.

· Provides frequent, positive, and warm interactions with children. Utilizes positive discipline techniques (including redirection, positive reinforcement, offering choices, and setting limits, as age appropriate), which promote self-esteem, self-control, problem solving, empathy and respect for others.

Professional Development

· Actively participates in weekly group and monthly staff meetings and in-services. Contributes knowledge and participates in discussion during meetings and in-services. Participates in center activities/special events.

· Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education or completes 3 to 6 college credits of additional training in ECE as approved by the department and meets requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing.

Children/Program Activity

· Works with Learning Center Teacher to ensure that developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive activities are well implemented. Curriculum is based upon current and best practices in early childhood programs.

· Maintains effective parent relations by daily communication and ongoing documentation about the child’s development and adjustment in the program. Provides opportunities for periodic formal conferences, at least semi-annually. Seeks parental feedback with formal parent surveys on an annual basis.

Qualifications

[Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent

Continuing Education Requirement

Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education and completes at least 6 of the 18 hours in the designated age group assigned. Must meet the requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing.

Certification

· Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification or BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

· Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Licensure: N/A

Experience: Minimum of 3 months working with children

Skills/Knowledge

Basic knowledge of all state codes that regulate childcare centers, including the Arizona State Licensing Regulations is preferred. A genuine concern for the happiness, safety, and well-being of children; ability to relate to staff and parents with good communication skills; motivation to continually enhance the environment of the Center; good independent decision-making skills; ability to relate to children in a positive manner.

Special Position Requirements [Optional

Section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories

Category II: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure body fluids.

Work Requirements [Optional

Section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

· Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, 25-50 times per shift; must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day; reach, bend at the waist, crawl, twist, balance, and bend at the knees, all in the process of carrying out activities and providing custodial care for young children.

· Must have the physical stamina to spend 9 hours per shift providing activities and care of young children.

· Must be able to maintain concentration, focusing on multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Must be skilled at negotiation and de-escalation tactics.

· Must have visual acuity for close supervision for groups of children.

· Requires good independent decision-making skills.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 6/2019; 1/20/2023