Child Care Specialist Assistant (Part-Time)

Child Care Specialist Assistant (Part-Time)

Employer

Vance-Granville Community College
200 Community College Road
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: 252-492-2061

Job Location

Henderson

Salary/Grade

Part Time

Benefits

None

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Monday, April 4, 2022
Closes: Friday, June 3, 2022

Target Start Date

Monday, April 4, 2022

Expected Work Hours

Monday- Friday 12:30-5:30

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Qualifications

  • Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency and a North Carolina Early Child Care Credential
  • Must be willing to submit to local, state, and federal criminal background checks
  • Must submit a signed health statement at the time of employment
  • Must submit evidence of a T.B. test at time of employment. Cannot be more than 12 months old.
  • Must have be willing to obtain CPR/ First Aid certification with in 90 days of employment.
  • Documentation of health and safety training within 6 weeks of employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency and a North Carolina Early Child Care Credential
  • Must be willing to submit to local, state, and federal criminal background checks
  • Must submit a signed health statement at the time of employment
  • Must submit evidence of a T.B. test at time of employment. Cannot be more than 12 months old.
  • Must have be willing to obtain CPR/ First Aid certification with in 90 days of employment.
  • Documentation of health and safety training within 6 weeks of employment

Position Description

The Child-Care Specialist Assistant reports to the Child Care Manager and is responsible for the daily care and teaching activities of the children assigned to him/her. The Specialist Assistant reports to the Director of the Child Care Center. The hours are 12:30 - 5:30 Monday - Friday.

Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for the well being of all the children in the classroom.  Assist the lead teacher/specialist with the everyday housekeeping routines such as cleaning tables, sweeping, etc.  to keep the classroom in order.
  • Providing one on one assistance with children who are learning independent skills necessary for success in the classroom.  Taking charge of individuals and groups; performing designated tasks such as reading, storytelling, supervising games, singing songs, etc. when the teacher is occupied with other duties in the classroom or is absent from the room.
  • Assist with children requiring first aid or changing soiled clothing during the school day.
  • Relieves classroom teachers as needed routinely on a daily basis to provide staff breaks
  • Assists in arranging the classroom as needed for appropriate grouping for quiet play, lunch, naps, etc.
  • Refills supplies such as baby wipes, tissue, gloves, etc. needed in the classroom and assists teachers in securing meal prep materials plus returns items to the kitchen as needed.
  • Assist by copying materials, laminating items, etc. as requested by teachers and/or director.
  • Assist in the morning routine of placing sign in sheets on the outside table and placing all walkie talkies on the front table for teachers to retrieve upon arrival.   Greeting the students at the door, taking temperatures, walking students to their appropriate classrooms and assist children in hand washing routine. Checking for parent signatures upon arrival; and weekly preparing new sign in sheets.
  • Perform duties as needed such as preparing meals, cleaning, etc. when an emergency arises
  • Assist with developing weekly lesson plans
  • Substitute in classroom when Child Care Specialist is absent
  • Maintain appropriate and adequate files on each child
  • Maintain classroom equipment and supplies
  • Ensure the health and safety of each child in their care
  • Assist with parent conferences
  • Participate in professional development workshops
  • Notifies the Center Director of any equipment and/or maintenance needs
  • Participates in routine staff meetings
  • Participates in Center's Special events

Physical Demands:

*Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
*Continuous movement & standing for long periods of time.

How to Apply

Please apply on our school's website.

Apply here

Job Post Contact

Kevin Tompkins