Child Care Assistant

Hugh Chatham Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health is seeking a PRN Day Care Assistant for the 38957 Intergenerational Day Care - Child Care department. The role requires flexible availability in all classrooms for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with part-time hours and no guaranteed set schedule.

The pay range is $18.85–$28.30 per hour, with duties centered on nurturing, safety, and classroom support. Responsibilities include modeling positive behavior, assisting with activities, documenting progress, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years in a safe, responsive environment.
• PRN availability with at least 4 hours per month and year‑round coverage.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate positive interactions with children, families and staff.
• Engage with children at eye level to model appropriate behavior.
• Follow center discipline guidelines and DCFS regulations.
• Assist in implementing activities and curriculum aligned with Illinois standards.
• Document observations and contribute to progress notes and portfolios.
• Communicate with parents and participate in classroom meetings as required.

Skills

Positive interactions with children

Active listening

Team collaboration

Job description

Department

38957 Intergenerational Day Care - Child Care

Department

38957 Intergenerational Day Care - Child Care

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

PRN position. Needs to be available at least 4 hours a month. Availability is for year-round. Hours flexible depending on need of Center. Able to work in all classrooms with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities

Demonstration of positive interactions with children, families and associates through verbal and non-verbal communication within the expectations and guidelines of the Child Care Program, Advocate's Behaviors of Excellence, and under the guidance of supervisor and/or classroom teacher. 1)

• At child's eye level, listen, respond and speak to children in positive, respectful tones for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior and exhibiting respect for each child. 2)
• At all times, engage with and listen, respond and speak to children at eye level within close proximity 3)
• Demonstrate ability to nurture children appropriately, to provide children with the comfort of a safe, responsive environment as needed. This can be accomplished verbally or through physical comforting, words of encouragement, etc. 4)
• Follow Day Center Child Care discipline guidelines and demonstrate positive guidance and discipline techniques to help children understand the consequences of thier behavior. Discuss child’s behavior and development with classroom team and/or Supervisor and maintain compliance with DCFS regulations as well as develop a strong understanding of each child for the purpose of planning individualized activities. 5)
• Implement the primary caregiving care plan for assigned children to maintain a consistent positive relationship with both child and family. 6)Interact with the children at all times and engage them in activities and learning experiences that support their growth and development.
• Assist classroom staff with developing and implementig positive behavior patterns of children. Implementation of planned activities, learning experiences and observations of the children and classroom environment. 1)
• Gives input for daily activities and learning experiences and assist in preparing and implementing curriculum activities as outlined in the Illinois Early Learning Standards/Guidelines and NAEYC guidelines. 2)
• Meet the needs of the children in group to support the development of psychologically and physically healthy individuals. By responding to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the children in a timely and appropriate fashion. 4)From observations of children, give input and assistance to teachers in completing progress reports, developmental checklists, parent/teacher conference forms, daily notes and documentation for children's portfolios that can include anecdotal records, samples of children's work, pictures, etc. 5)Actively participate and attend classroom meetings and all other assigned meetings. Continue to develop understanding of program philosophy and goals by listening and contributing to disscussions and to continue to develop a professional knowledge base. 3)
• Work with classroom teachers and/or administrative staff to learn how to make observations and take notes of children’s behaviors and development. By visually observing children in a group setting and objectively noting/recording their behavior for the purpose of further increasing the understanding of the development of each individual child to meet and plan for their needs and further their development. 6)Seek ongoing training and professional development by attending early childhood trainings, reading professional journals, and/or continuing education in the early childhood field. Earns required inservice hours annually. Puts into practice and shares information learned through trainings 7)Assits in completing Environmental Rating Scale for asssigned classroom. 8)Completes DCFS and Advocate's required on-line trainings and other training for ExcelRate ECE Credential. Works with Gateways to earn and/or maintain ECE Credential. 9)Earns required inservice hours annually. Updates Professional Development Record and provides documentation of hours earned. Ability to work cooperatively with teaching team, administration and other co‑workers. 1)
• Communicate one’s own and parent ideas, concerns and needs with co-workers. To share information which may affect the development of the children and family by listening and communicating appropriate information in a timely manner to other professionals working in the program. 2)
• Share in responsibilities of carrying out the daily routines, procedures, schedule and Center and classroom goals. Work as part of a team to create and maintain an optimum environment for the growth and development of the children in it. Physical and mental activities are required to maintain this environment in a safe and responsive manner. 3)
• Awareness of classroom information such as orientations, transitions, schedule changes, etc. 4)
• Follow Day Center's written policies and procedures which have been established to maintain a professionally run organization and to maintain the integrity, quality and safety of the program. 5)Understand and support Center and classroom goals. 6)Demonstrate flexibility with teaching team, daily schedule, routines, and classroom assignments. 7)Resolve conflicts with co-workers in a professional manner and address issues/concerns with team as they arise and in team meetings following Advocate's Behaviors of Excellence. 8)At all times, model appropriate behavior and demonstrate positive attitude. Provide suggestions/solutions as issues arise. Responsibility to be aware of the number of children in assigned group at all times. 1)Physically position self within classroom, away from other staff, to be able to see children at all times, to monitor the classroom for possible safety hazards and physical or verbally intervene whenever necessary. 2)Assist in implementing child safety practices that include head counts, ratio sheets, name-to-face checks, sleep room/crib checks and supervision of children. 3)Interact and engage with the children to role model and encourage positive social interactions. 4)Avoids distractions that interferes with supervision of children. Refrains from personal conversations, cell phone and computer usage while the children are awake and engaged in activities. Ability to communicate daily to parents regarding the child’s daily activities. 3)Assist in completing written forms of communication such as Today We Did board, daily notes, progress reports