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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Child Care Aide, under the direction of the Child Care Center Manager, assists the Instructors in all aspects of the classroom operations including performing a variety of support and child supervision services to assist in the instruction and development of young children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Assists in all phases of classroom operations including but not limited to: setting up and preparing classroom activities, working with groups of children.
• Assists in the implementation of quality early childhood education experiences; following written lesson plans that incorporate reading, writing, math, science, language, culture, computers (when available), and other curriculum related areas.
• Instructsand assists children either individually or in small or large groups to help them master skillsand reinforce learning concepts.
• Conducts and records daily on-going observations and anecdotal notes used in the development of individualized teaching activities and maintaining Individual Child Portfolios.
• Monitors and carries out behavior plans and interventions as determined by classroom staff, on-site consultants, and child's parents.
• Assumes responsibility of the classroom operations in the absence of the Instructors.
• Works with special needs children in order to ensure that IEP/IFSP needs are being met.
• Performs record keeping functions such as daily signing in and out of children and meal attendance.
• Communicates daily with families in a positive manner through notes, telephone, and personal contact about their child's daily activities, social emotional well-being, and health needs in order to foster a positive home school connection.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Evacuates children in emergency or monthly drills.
• Maintains and sanitizes work areas by performing light janitorial work which includes sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of bathroom, cleaning of tables, toys, equipment, etc.
• Promotes everyday hygiene opportunities for children (tooth brushing, toileting, hand washing, etc) each day by modeling.
• Administers personal care to children including diaper changing and toilet training.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Monitors children on the bus while on field trips or during emergency evacuations.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, immediate supervisor/manager, customers, outside vendors/suppliers and Tribal community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position heavy with lifting of 100 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, use of hearing, smell, near/mid/far vision, depth perceptions, color and field of vision and bending; frequent carrying/lifting and handling; and occasional sitting, pushing/ pulling, climbing, reaching, travel and typing. Working conditions include constant exposure to noise, frequent exposure to weather and occasional exposure to wet/humidity. Potential hazards include constant client contact and occasional exposure to chemicals, infectious exposure, needles/syringes, computer, medical and other equipment use. Must obtain an annual TB Test. Must be in good physical health as determined by physician.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Experience: Experience working with children and children with special needs preferred.

Certification/License: Must obtain Child Develo