Child Development Assistant AFTERSCHOOL 4 hours

Union Hill School District- Bearcat Adventures/Bearcat Discovery Center; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Union Hill School District's Bearcat Discovery Center/Bearcat Adventures program seeks a dedicated assistant to support instructors and care for children. You will help with safe play, behavior management, and preparation of teaching materials in a dynamic after-school setting.

The role requires pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, fingerprint clearance, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with supervision as needed. Temporary, 237-day program during non-school days.

Qualifications

• California Child Development Assistant Permit required.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Fingerprint clearance by FBI and DOJ required.
• Lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Operate with minimal direction and follow Bearcat policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional personnel with directing students into safe learning and play activities.
• Assist in managing student behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning aids for individuals or small groups.
• Maintain records and confidential student information.
• Assist children with toileting and personal hygiene.
• May assist children with feeding.
• Maintain an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
• Participate in parent conferences as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certified

Physical stamina

Education

California Child Development Assistant Permit

Job description

DEFINITION

Under supervision, care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in the Bearcat Discovery Center/Bearcat Adventures Program.

SUPERVISION

Bearcat Teacher and/or Associate Teacher

WORK YEAR

237 days

Temporary position during non-school days

QUALIFICATIONS

• California Child Development Assistant Permit
• Has completed pediatric CPR and First aid training through an accredited or approved program and holds a current pediatric CPR and first aid certificate.
• Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, move quickly, bend, squat, kneel, and sit on floor.
• Awareness of the operating procedures and policies of the Bearcat Discovery Center with the expectation to perform duties with minimal direction or immediate supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists instructional personnel with directing students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques;
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Assists in the maintenance of a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Assists children with toileting and personal hygiene.
• May assist children with feeding.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
• Participates in parent conferences, as requested.
• Ability to perform other tasks as assigned.