ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie, Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Childcare/Daycare Paraprofessional

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Childcare/Daycare Paraprofessional is responsible for providing exceptional childcare for children aged from birth to 3 years. The Childcare/Daycare Paraprofessional will assist in creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young children can thrive. This position will support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate activities, attending to the children's needs, and fostering their development.
• This job is posted for the 2026/2027 school year. 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Childcare/Daycare Paraprofessional:

1. Assists in the daily care routines of infants and toddlers, including feeding, diapering, and napping. *
2. Attends meetings (e.g., in-service presentations and staff meetings) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. *
3. Implements educational activities and play that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development. *
4. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for children, adhering to health and safety regulations. *
5. Maintains a variety of materials (e.g. instructional materials, files, records, charts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and meeting mandated requirements. *
6. Monitors and documents each child's progress and reports any concerns to the building principal or supervisor. *
7. Fosters positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, ensuring open communication and collaboration. *
8. Manages a variety of assigned activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. *
9. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive school environment. *
10. Assists in the preparation and cleanup of activities, snacks, and meals. *

1. Participates in regular staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities. *
2. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and directing to other sources. *
3. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured children, school drills, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. *
4. Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. *
5. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model. *
6. Other duties as assigned.

                        *  Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level, nor should persons assigned be expected to necessarily perform all the duties described.)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to use effective communication skills; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; knowledge of instructional techniques; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of conflict resolution; knowledge of child development/behavior; ability to maintain a clam demeanor; ability to maintain confidentiality; and ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Mandatory:                 Minimum of high school education or GED. Experience working with young children, especially infants and toddlers. Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.  

Preferred:                   3 years of experience working with infants and toddlers, CDA certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

-       The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position.  Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

-                Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

-                Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

-                Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

-                Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head; sit on floor, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods; ability to perform repetitive tasks and multi-task in lively environment.

-                Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 40 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

-                Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work outdoors and indoors.

-                Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.

-                Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: Requires travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

-       Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal(s).

Salary : $22 - $28