What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistant position at Olive Crest?
Child Care Assistant
Why Join Olive Crest?
Olive Crest transforms the lives of over 3,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk youth and their families each day. We are looking for people who have a heart for children and who desire to take on the challenge of pouring into the lives of children and families … One Life at a Time.®
Visit our Website at: https://www.olivecrest.org/
Overview:
PT/up to 10 hrs. Responsible to maintain a safe, pleasant, and playful environment for the children of parents attending an in-person instructor led Parenting Course. Will assist the instructors with facilitating questions and trouble-shooting technical issues during online courses. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma. Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese or Arabic preferred. Starting pay rate of $20 per hour.
EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises the children of parents attending an instructor led parenting course.
- Monitors children’s behavior to ensure a pleasant and safe environment.
- Explains childcare rules to parents and children.
- Records children present and requires parents to sign children in and out of the childcare area.
- Monitors toys and materials for cleanliness and safety
- Leads children in various creative activities and projects.
- Determines appropriate discipline methods for children with behavior problems.
- Directs all activities and actions to reflect the values, principles, and fulfillment of Olive Crest’s mission.
- Establishes and encourages an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior.
Qualifications:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to control a child who may be out of control or know who to call for help.
- Ability to think in a clear and reasonable manner to resolve problems in an emergency.
- Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record of at least 3 years as required by Olive Crest’s insurance carrier.
- Must maintain vehicle insurance throughout course of employment.
- Maintain criminal record clearance.
- Must have CPR and First Aid certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the physical dexterity and strength to lift children, guide children who are out of control, and move play area objects.
- Must be able to walk on unstable ground and to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, use hands/ feel, climb, balance, and walk frequently.
- Apply reason in problem-solving situations where only limited standardization may exist. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.
Time Off Benefits include:
- Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours
- Flexible use of sick hours for personal time
- Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness
- Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
