Kingman Regional Medical Center·Kingman, Arizona
Assists the Lead Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a safe classroom environment. Provides warm interactions and positive discipline while documenting child development and communicating with parents.
Position Title: L3 Learning Center Assistant Position Code: ChildCaL3-8220
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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
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Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent
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.
· Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification or BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Licensure: N/A
Experience: Minimum of 3 months working with children
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]
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
Market context
Child care assistant roles in Arizona are often available in centers, schools, and community programs, with employers looking for candidates who can support daily routines and child supervision. Competition can be stronger for applicants who already have the required experience, Basic First Aid/CPR, and a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Before applying, confirm your credentials match the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.