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Job Title: Infant/Toddler Childcare Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time 

Start Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 

Compensation: $16.75/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (10 days), Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 - 40 hours/wk

Training Schedule: Wednesday, October 25 - Friday, October 27, 7a - 2p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is expanding our program model from home-based to Center-based this Fall. We are hiring an experienced Childcare Aide to provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First Early Education Program use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

• Minimum Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 2 years of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED + 5 years or more years of experience

• Minimum Experience 

2 years of experience working with infants and toddlers in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  

1. Assist in providing classroom support, management, and supervision of all assigned children.

2. Assist with implements of the High Scope curriculum.

   • Contribute to the lesson planning process.

   • Conduct large and small group activities in partnership with the Teacher.

   • Assist the Teacher with collecting evidence of the children’s learning.

3. Assist with child assessments. 

4. Implement all program health and safety standards. 

5. Provide age-appropriate adult-child interactions.

6. Provide age-appropriate guidance and direction.  

7. Greet parents, address parent concerns and communicate parent concerns to the Teacher and Director.  

8. Complete assigned classroom daily sheets. 

9. Assist children with diapering and toileting in an age-appropriate manner observing all health and safety standards.  

10. Ensure classroom setup is conducive to learning. 

11. Ensure classroom materials are clean, unbroken, and age-appropriate.

12. Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and conferences. 

13. Participate in parent engagement events as assigned. 

14. Ensure each child is signed-in and out by parent(s) daily.

15. Complete daily meal point of service forms as assigned. 

16. Work as a member of a team.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Job Title: Preschool Childcare Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time 

Start Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 

Compensation: $16.75/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (10 days), Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 - 40 hours/wk

Training Schedule: Wednesday, October 25 - Friday, October 27, 7a - 2p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is expanding our program model from home-based to Center-based this Fall. We are hiring an experienced Childcare Aide to provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First Early Education Program use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

• Minimum Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 2 years of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED + 5 years or more years of experience

• Minimum Experience 

2 years of experience working with 3 - 5 year old children in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  

1. Assist in providing classroom support, management, and supervision of all assigned children.

2. Assist with implements of the High Scope curriculum.

   • Contribute to the lesson planning process.

   • Conduct large and small group activities in partnership with the Teacher.

   • Assist the Teacher with collecting evidence of the children’s learning.

3. Assist with child assessments. 

4. Implement all program health and safety standards. 

5. Provide age-appropriate adult-child interactions.

6. Provide age-appropriate guidance and direction.  

7. Greet parents, address parent concerns and communicate parent concerns to the Teacher and Director.  

8. Complete assigned classroom daily sheets. 

9. Assist children with diapering and toileting in an age-appropriate manner observing all health and safety standards.  

10. Ensure classroom setup is conducive to learning. 

11. Ensure classroom materials are clean, unbroken, and age-appropriate.

12. Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and conferences. 

13. Participate in parent engagement events as assigned. 

14. Ensure each child is signed-in and out by parent(s) daily.

15. Complete daily meal point of service forms as assigned. 

16. Work as a member of a team.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Job Title: Center Floater/Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time 

Start Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 

Compensation: $16.75/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (10 days), Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 - 40 hours/wk

Training Schedule: Thursday, October 26 - Friday, October 27, 9a - 2p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is expanding our program model from home-based to Center-based this Fall. We are hiring an experienced Childcare Aide to provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First Early Education Program use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

• Minimum Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 2 years of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED + 5 years or more years of experience

• Minimum Experience 

2 years of experience working with children 0 - 12 years old in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  

1. Assist in providing classroom support, management, and supervision of all assigned children.

2. Assist with implements of the High Scope curriculum.

   • Contribute to the lesson planning process.

   • Conduct large and small group activities in partnership with the Teacher.

   • Assist the Teacher with collecting evidence of the children’s learning.

3. Assist with child assessments as needed. 

4. Implement all program health and safety standards. 

5. Provide age-appropriate adult-child interactions.

6. Provide age-appropriate guidance and direction.  

7. Greet parents, address parent concerns and communicate parent concerns to the Teacher and Director.  

8. Complete assigned classroom daily sheets. 

9. Assist children with diapering and toileting in an age-appropriate manner observing all health and safety standards.  

10. Ensure classroom setup is conducive to learning. 

11. Ensure classroom materials are clean, unbroken, and age-appropriate.

12. Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and conferences. 

13. Participate in parent engagement events as assigned. 

14. Ensure each child is signed-in and out by parent(s) daily.

15. Complete daily meal point of service forms as assigned. 

16. Work as a member of a team.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Job Title: Childcare Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Part-time 

Start Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 

Compensation: $16/hour

Schedule:

Position 3 - After School Only Center Floaters (2p - 5:15p/5:30p), Monday - Friday, 15-17.5 hrs/wk

Training Schedule: Thursday, October 26 - Friday, October 27, 9a - 2p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is expanding our program model from home-based to Center-based this Fall. We are hiring experienced part-time Childcare Aides to provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First Early Education Program use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

• Minimum Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 1 year of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED + 3 years or more years of experience

• Minimum Experience 

1 year of experience working with groups of young children in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  

1. Assist in providing classroom support, management, and supervision of all assigned children.

2. Implement all program health and safety standards. 

3. Provide age-appropriate adult-child interactions.

4. Provide age-appropriate guidance and direction.  

5. Greet parents, address parent concerns and communicate parent concerns to the Teacher and Director.  

6. Complete assigned classroom daily sheets. 

7. Assist children with diapering and toileting in an age-appropriate manner observing all health and safety standards.  

8. Ensure classroom setup is conducive to learning. 

9. Ensure classroom materials are clean, unbroken, and age-appropriate.

10. Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and conferences. 

11. Participate in parent engagement events as assigned. 

12. Ensure each child is signed-in and out by parent(s) daily.

13. Complete daily meal point of service forms as assigned. 

14. Work as a member of a team.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.