Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Dodge City Public Schools/USD 443; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge City Public Schools/USD 443 is seeking a childcare assistant to support lead teachers and supervise students when the professional in charge is absent.

Requirements include a CDA credential or willingness to obtain, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness, and basic clerical skills. Starting pay is $14.91 per hour. This on-site position offers collaboration with staff and families and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate credential or willingness to obtain.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Preferred, 1 year teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or equivalent.
• CDA or commitment to ongoing career improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow instructions without close supervision.
• Clerical and basic administrative skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing learning experiences using curriculum materials and resources.
• Manage daily classroom activities in compliance with standards and licensing.
• Support infant/toddler development with choices and independence.
• Develop each child’s self-worth and community roles.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Participate in program and professional growth activities.
• Support early childhood development values and adapt to change productively.
• React to change productively.

Skills

Teaching experience

Confidentiality

Follow instructions

Clerical skills

Education

CDA credential or willingness to obtain

Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

CDA commitment to career improvement

Job description

Dodge City Public Schools/USD 443 is seeking a childcare assistant to support lead teachers and supervise students when the professional in charge is absent.

Requirements include a CDA credential or willingness to obtain, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness, and basic clerical skills. Starting pay is $14.91 per hour. This on-site position offers collaboration with staff and families and opportunities for training and growth.