What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistant(s) position at Orcutt Union School District and Academy Charter High School?
ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Child Care Services, assist in the activities and operation of an extended day care center.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist the Child Care Coordinator in daily activities of an extended day care center; organize and prepare the learning environment and prepare needed materials and supplies. E
Plan, implement and oversee activities and programs for students in accordance with District policies and procedures; assist children in making a satisfactory transition from home to day care and reinforcing positive attitudes and social skills. E
Provide support for District’s regular academic program; monitor signing in and out of students and their attendance; monitor student activities as required; lead and supervise games and playground activities. E
Provide support to the Child Care Coordinator by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies. E
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment; perform basic first aid to injured students according to established guidelines. E
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials and recording attendance. E
Direct group activities of students as assigned. E
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices.
Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Reading and writing communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
Classroom and playground procedures and conduct.
ABILITY TO:
Assist Child Care Coordinator with supervision and related activities of the assigned learning environment.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining simple records.
Print and write legibly.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Communicate effectively with children and adults.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate instructional and office equipment.
Enlist the support, interest and participation of students.
Lift, restrain and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six months experience in working with school-aged children in an organized setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
Proof of Proficiency in Basic Skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information with parents and students.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various office and instructional equipment.
Seeing to monitor student activities.
Standing or walking for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist and kneeling or crouching to provide assistance.