Child care worker

Description

Position Summary

Entry-level child care position, responsible for assisting teachers and child care supervisor with the duties as individual schedule and the program dictates.

Maintain the health and safety of the children

Assist in the care and supervision of assigned group of children. Assist in maintaining a hazard free environment indoors and outdoors.

Report maintenance and equipment needs and safety hazards immediately. Assist with emergency response as designated by supervisor;

i.e. evacuation, shelter in place, lockdown, etc, per Emergency Procedures guidelines of the ECE Lab Program

Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate children’s program that addresses all areas of development;

content areas; environment and children’s relationships

Show respect, consideration, warmth and affection to each child Assist with appropriate children’s experiences under general supervision Assist with the setup, maintenance and cleanup of classroom and surrounding areas on a daily and seasonal basis.

Exhibit positive interactions with children, colleagues, families, CSN students, CSN faculty, volunteers, and representatives of outside agencies.

Maintain friendly and respectful communications and relationships with all employees, families, CSN students, and CSN faculty member.

Avoid gossip at all times. Communicate frequently with immediate supervisor and appropriate staff members to facilitate ease of program operation and resolve workplace conflicts.

Refer to family concerns and questions to appropriate staff member; i.e. lead teacher, director, child care supervisor. Maintain confidentiality regarding employees, children, families, CSN students, and CSN faculty at all times.

Exhibit professional conduct and skilled contribution in the workplace.

Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times. Demonstrate proficiency in performance of job assignments.

Demonstrate efficiency in use of time allotted for completion of job assignments. Attend and participate in scheduled monthly staff meetings, training and special events.

Assume responsibility for maintaining licensing and accreditation requirements.

Responsible to

Classroom Teacher / Program Supervisor

Minimum qualifications

At least 18 years of age

High School Diploma / GED

Ability to meet state licensing requirements (Proof of Negative TB, North Las Vegas or Metro Work Card, required training per State of Nevada Child Care Licensing) Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

Preferred Qualifications

CDA and / or ECE Credits

ECE experience

Have the physical ability to

lift and carry a child weighing up to 40 pounds for a short distance

to be mobile as necessary with young children, get up and down from position that is at a child’s eye level, and have the agility to move quickly in response to an emergency situation

sit or stand for long periods of time

perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run etc.

be outdoors for prolonged periods of time (depending on the weather and group assignment)

supervise and guide children by sight, sound and communicative means in response to child, family and professional peer needs

Starting Salary

$11.25 / hour

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application :

Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover letter

Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken.

Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions.

Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review.

In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11 : 59pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

06 / 30 / 2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.

S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

Last updated : 2024-06-05