After School Care Assistant

Purpose of the Position:

The After School Care Assistant works under the general direction of the Director. The lead ASC teacher oversees scheduling and lesson planning. The After School Care assistant independently manages the learning environment in their assigned classroom. The ASC teacher has the ultimate responsibility for the classroom environment. However, the incumbent works closely with the lead ASC teacher to maintain an appropriate learning environment.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation requirements set forth in the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child-Care Centers:
• Ensure that children are supervised and dressed appropriately
• Safety is maintained at all times
• Adhere to NAEYC standards for accreditation
• Interact frequently with children showing affection and respect.
• Encourage the use of language and independent functioning using positive reinforcement
• Understand behavior management techniques as related to early childhood
• Maintain control of the classroom
• Utilize theories of Conscious Discipline
• Perform routine duties and responsibilities on time.
• Takes initiative in recognizing what needs to be done and do it.
• Complete daily duties duties which includes diaper changing (every two hours or as needed when a child is wet or soiled), sterilizing/cleaning toys and equipment, assisting with children’s snacks/feeding, vacuuming/sweeping, mopping, laundry, washing dishes/utensils, and other general cleaning duties.
• Maintain good attendance; be on time for work.
• Treat parents with respect; direct parent concerns to director and lead teacher.
• Make parents feel welcome.
• Treat colleagues with respect; willingly communicate with team members,
• Display a positive attitude;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Keep director and lead teacher informed of special needs or problems of children or parents.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent
• Must have experience working with young children
• Ability to meet DHR License-Exempt hiring requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Child Development or 12 hours of equivalent training in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• 1 year of full-time work experience in child care is desired
• Infant-child CPR and First Aid experience is preferred

Published Salary (if available):

$14.00 (FTE=$29,120)