Child Care Assistant Substitute

DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of Classified Personnel Services Classification: CHILD CARE ASSISTANT Salary Range: 60 Employment Category: Classified Bargaining Unit FLSA Designation: NonExempt Job Summary: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the care and supervision of infants and preschool children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children. Essential Job Functions: Assist in the care and supervision of infants, preschool and school-age children at an assigned childcare center or other learning environment. Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; read age-appropriate stories to students. Assures the health and safety of children by following established practices and procedures; maintain environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables, cleaning mats and workstations, sweeping floors and cleaning sinks. Observe and control behavior of children in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; participate in parent conferences as assigned. Assist students regarding the building of self-esteem; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; respond to child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner. Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; clean up eating areas and wash children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed; assist children with toileting as needed. Oversee groups of children in games and play activities; assure safe outdoor play; accompany students on field trips as assigned; administer basic first aid as needed. Interpret and explain classroom activities to parents and visitors. Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, audio-visual equipment. Other Job Functions: Attend and participate in a variety of in-service trainings, staff meetings and childcare center functions. Perform related duties as assigned. Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications: Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Basic principals and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. Child guidance principles and practices; safe practices in classroom and playground activities; classroom procedures and appropriate child conduct; operation of standard office and classroom equipment; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or other learning environment; understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures; observe health and safety regulations; perform clerical duties related to classroom activities; maintain routine records; learn first aid and CPR techniques. Education and Training Required: High School graduate or equivalent. Enrollment in an approved Early Childhood Education Program is desirable. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance. Tuberculosis clearance. Valid California Drivers license. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment. Early Childhood Child Care Assistants must possess or obtain the education requirements for teacher aides in accordance with the State of California Child Care Center General Licensing Requirements (Title 22) Working Conditions: Environment: Childcare Center and playground environment. Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate classroom equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children; seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor child activities; hearing and speaking to exchange information; lifting and carrying children weighing up to 40 pounds; Hazards: Potential for contact with blood and other body fluids Revised: 6/28/07 Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications