Child Care Worker I - Early Childhood Education Lab (Multiple Positions)

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Child Care position, responsible for assisting preschool teachers and child care supervisor with the duties as individual schedule and the program dictates.

• →Maintain the health and safety of the children.
• →Assist in the care and supervision of assigned group of children.
• →Assist in maintaining a hazard free environment indoors and outdoors. 
• →Report maintenance and equipment needs and safety hazards immediately.
• →Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations; i.e. evacuation, shelter in place, lockdown, etc, per “Emergency Procedures” guidelines of the ECE Lab Program.
• →Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate children’s program that addresses all areas of development; content areas; environment and children’s relationships.
• →Show respect, consideration, warmth and affection to each child.
• →Assist with appropriate children’s experiences under general supervision.
• →Apply positive guidance techniques to prevent challenging behaviors, manage group dynamics,  and to support individual children with behavior challenges under the guidance of a supervisor.
• →Assist with the setup, maintenance and cleanup of classroom and surrounding areas on a daily and seasonal basis.    
• →Exhibit positive interactions with children, colleagues, families, CSN students, CSN faculty, volunteers, and representatives of outside agencies.             
• →Maintain friendly and respectful communications and relationships with all employees, families, CSN students, and CSN faculty member.
• →Communicate frequently with immediate supervisor and appropriate staff members to facilitate ease of program operation and resolve workplace conflicts.
• →Refer to family concerns and questions to appropriate staff member; i.e. lead teacher, director, child care supervisor.
• →Maintain confidentiality regarding employees, children, families, CSN students, and CSN faculty at all times.   
• →Exhibit professional conduct and skilled contribution in the workplace.
• →Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
• →Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in performance of job assignments.
• →Demonstrate high degree of efficiency in use of time allotted for completion of job assignments.
• →Attend and participate in scheduled monthly staff meetings, training and special events.
• →Assume responsibility for continued professional development and personal growth per licensing and accreditation requirements. 

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of experience working with small children in a preschool setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.
• College coursework in Early Childhood Education or related discipline.
• Experience working in an NAEYC accredited program,
• QRIS experience

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Classified Hourly Grade 21 – CBA A, E, F, Hourly $18.40