Child Care Assistant (Student Employee)

Carroll Community College; Maryland; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College is seeking a part-time student employee to assist at the Littlest Learners Child Development Center. The position pays $15.00 per hour and requires a high school diploma, reliability, and a willingness to promote developmentally appropriate practice through nature-based activities and play.

Responsibilities include promoting center philosophy, assisting with attention, snack distribution and safety, leading play, following MSDE OCC guidelines, and participating in staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Goal oriented, responsible and consistent.
• Willingness to learn and promote DAP through nature-based activities, arts-based learning and play.
• Works as a collaborative team member with Center staff, college faculty and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and assist for center benefit.
• Flexibility to grow and learn as a teacher.
• Criminal background check successfully completed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Redirection skills

Education

High School Diploma

Maryland Child Care Credential Certificate

Job description

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The hourly rate of pay for this student employment position is $15.00 per hour.

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote philosophy of Littlest Learners Child Development Center
• Assist and direct attention as needed
• Help with distribution of snacks and safety practices to the restrooms
• Facilitate play and oversee small group learning
• Adhere to all safety procedures outlined by Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care (MSDE OCC) Licensing
• Attend and participate in staff meetings when possible
• Perform other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to housekeeping, food preparation, cleanup, nap assistance and help with teacher preparation)

Job Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Must be goal oriented, responsible and consistent
• Possess willingness to learn and promote the Center philosophy of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) by including nature-based activities, arts-based learning and play experiences
• Works as a collaborative team member with Center staff, college faculty and parents
• Excellent interpersonal skills and rapport with children, families, students; including skills in conflict resolution and redirection
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and assist when needed for the benefit of the Center
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and learn as a teacher
• Successfully complete a criminal background check

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of either high school or college level Child Development Class or Introduction to Early Childhood Education Currently holds Maryland Child Care Credential Certificate or is willing to apply for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program
• Must meet MSDE OCC requirements for Aide in a Preschool Child Care Center
• Familiar with MSDE Office of Child Care Licensing Procedures

HOURS NEEDED

• Variable

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.