The Day care Aide assists the Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for preschool aged children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires an ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adheres to all COMAR regulations and archdiocesan policies).
• Follow Teacher’s direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally and spiritually
• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children’s skills and abilities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner
• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs
• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Previous childcare experience is preferred
• Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient and caring manner
• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)
• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance)

Skills

• Child Activity Planning
• Patience
• Strong Intuition
• Compassion
• Childcare Oversight
• Basic Health and Safety Training