Child Care Aide

About the Department

Position Duties

• Assist in planning a variety of daily activities and setting up play areas; use appropriate materials and equipment. Organize activities and supervise children while inside and on the playground including: tell and read stories, sing songs, play records and prepare materials for arts and crafts and other play activities. Supervise children at play, applying limit-setting and disciplinary approaches; maintain safe play conditions and alert teachers and parents regarding unsafe conditions. Perform light housekeeping duties and maintain room in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition. Assist in planning, preparing and serving simple light snacks to children. Assist in ordering supplies, snacks, food and equipment. Assist in providing an environment which will enhance maximum physical, emotional and cognitive development of children. Maintain a variety of routine records. Observe and discuss child behavior with teacher or administrator. Assist children with hygiene procedures as necessary; observe and evaluate health needs of children and take appropriate action. When needed, the changing of diapers, clothes, etc. will be the responsibility of the parent. Physically assist children for short periods in order to facilitate health or mobility needs. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and six months experience in working with infants and/or preschool-age children.