Child Care Aide

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is seeking a dedicated childcare assistant for the Hiersteiner Child Development Center. The role involves supporting designated groups of young children, assisting with daily routines, and contributing to a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma and up to 3 years of related experience, plus required certifications. JCCC emphasizes compliance with state licensing and federal program standards while fostering continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 0-3 years of related experience.
• Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check. (HCDC will assist in obtaining required certifications within the first 30 days of employment)

Responsibilities

• Engage with the children; teach, change diapers and potty train, lead group and outside time, set up meals, conduct rest time, and lead social play activities.
• Uphold and follow all HCDC, Kansas Department of Health and Environment childcare licensing, the Child and Adult Federal Food Program regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of the lesson plans, activities, or classroom activities.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and families.
• Remain current on Early Childhood Education trends and best practices.
• Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Maintain an organized learning environment to maximize student time on tasks.
• Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Aid in the preparation and implementation of a program appropriate for a designated group of young children when assigned to fill in for other staff members at the Hiersteiner Child Development Center (HCDC).

Required Qualifications

• requires a High School Diploma and 0-3 years of related experience.
• required certifications and pre‑employment verifications: Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check. (HCDC will assist in obtaining required certifications within the first 30 days of employment)

Position Duties

• engage with the children; teach, change diapers and potty train, lead group and outside time, set up meals, conduct rest time, and lead social play activities.
• uphold and follow all HCDC, Kansas Department of Health and Environment childcare licensing, the Child and Adult Federal Food Program regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements.
• assist with the implementation of the lesson plans, activities, or classroom activities.
• maintain a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and families.
• remain current on Early Childhood Education trends and best practices.
• establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• maintain an organized learning environment to maximize student time on tasks.

duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That’s five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture — not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.