Child Care Assistant — Play-Based Learning & Team Support

Carroll Community College; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Community College is seeking a student employee for Littlest Learners Child Development Center. The role supports play-based learning, promotes developmentally appropriate practice, and assists with classroom activities under supervision.

You will help with direct activities, safety practices, snack distribution, and supervision, while collaborating with staff and parents. Flexible hours and ongoing staff meetings may occur.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Candidate must be goal oriented, responsible and consistent.
• Willingness to learn and promote Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) with nature-based, art-based and play activities.
• Works well with Center staff, college faculty and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Must take initiative and assist for Center benefit.
• Willingness to grow as a teacher and complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Promote the philosophy of Littlest Learners Child Development Center.
• Assist and direct attention as needed.
• Help with distribution of snacks and safety practices to restrooms.
• Facilitate play and supervise small group learning.
• Adhere to MSDE OCC Licensing safety procedures.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings when possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned (housekeeping, food prep, cleanup, nap help, and teacher prep).

Skills

Goal oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Carroll Community College is seeking a student employee for Littlest Learners Child Development Center. The role supports play-based learning, promotes developmentally appropriate practice, and assists with classroom activities under supervision.

You will help with direct activities, safety practices, snack distribution, and supervision, while collaborating with staff and parents. Flexible hours and ongoing staff meetings may occur.