Function:

Position responsible for assisting teacher with carrying out daily, age-appropriate activities, help in maintaining classroom and performing related duties in the Child Care Center. DCFS Background Check, including fingerprinting required.

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports to the Children’s Learning Center Director, who reports to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, who reports to the VP of Instruction, who reports to the President of the College.

Qualifications for the Position

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Be a member of Illinois Gateways to Opportunity (within 30 days of hire)
• Pass a physical and provide proof of MMR and Tdap vaccinations and a negative TB test
• Have strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be flexible in performing daily Center duties

Preferred:

• Previous experience in an early childhood program such as a childcare center, daycare home, preschool, kindergarten, or nursery school
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Food Handler’s certificate

Essential Functions:

• Work with the teachers to maintain a neat and organized classroom and assist in the maintenance of equipment and materials as needed.
• Assist with leading assigned activities.
• Assist in the supervision of activities to ensure the safety of each child at all times and use positive guidance and redirection when interacting with the children.
• Assist teachers in activities outside the classroom, such as playground, walks or field trips, as necessary.
• Supervise nap time with the teachers by helping children rest if necessary and/or accomplish work within the classroom if the children are resting comfortably.
• Help with breakfast, lunch, and snack time, including getting meals from cafeteria.
• Ensure professional communication and relationships with parents, families, and guardians.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining all necessary records, documentation, and relevant state Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Maintain prompt hours, notify the Director in the event of illness, maintain a neat, clean, and appropriate appearance and work cooperatively with all staff.
• Follow all DCFS and early childhood licensing requirements and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Guidelines:

Employee is expected to follow all College policies and procedures as well as all DCFS, local, state, and federal laws. In addition, the employee is also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values.

Personal Relationships:

Employee will have daily contact with children, parents, and College employees.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Requires ability to lift children and sufficient agility to move with groups of children.
• Ability to work in a highly active, distracting, and noisy environment.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person