Child Development Center Assistant (CDC Temporary, Non-Student)

Bob Jones University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC seeks a Child Development Center Assistant to support full-time staff. Responsibilities include assisting in daily curriculum and ensuring children's safety while guiding their development.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in childcare or education and the ability to work effectively with young children while demonstrating qualities like patience and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of growth and development principles.
• Experience with children in a professional setting.
• Lifting and carrying children and equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily curriculum implementation.
• Ensure children's safety at all times.
• Perform tasks according to established practices.

Skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Ability to provide guidance for young children

Ability to assist and supervise young children

Patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in childcare or education preferred

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As Child Development Center Assistant, you will work as an assistant to the full time staff member in charge of the classroom.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of daily curriculum that provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual experiences for the children in the classroom.
• Follow proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures and techniques.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in childcare or education preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices of young children.
• Ability to provide guidance for young children.
• Ability to work with children and move quickly, assist and supervise young children, lift children, equipment and supplies, and hear and see at a distance.
• Exhibit patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and stamina.

Certificates and Licenses

• 15 clock hours of training annually pertaining to growth and development, curriculum, health and safety and professional development.
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Right to Know training as required by federal law.
• Successful completion of background checks, physical and PPD (TB skin test).
• Able to constantly lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to constantly push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk constantly.

Other Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Consistently model Christlike attitude and demeanor with staff, children and parents.

Required Education: High School Graduate or GED.

Required Experience: One to two years related experience preferred.