Support Staff

MORE Smiles Learning Center; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Early Achievers scholarships

In-service days

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc. is a licensed childcare center seeking a Support Person for a part-time afternoon shift (Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–6:00pm) to care for children aged 1 month through 12 years.

Duties include implementing developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining safety and confidentiality, and collaborating with families and staff. The role requires energy, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to obtain TB testing, STARS training, and CPR/First Aid within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass a Washington State background check.
• Have or obtain TB test by the first day.
• Have or obtain STARS basic training.
• Must have or obtain Infant/child CPR and First Aid within 14 days.
• Must have or obtain bloodborne pathogens training within 14 days.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to walk, kneel, bend, squat or crawl frequently.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with staff, children and families.

Responsibilities

• Follow Washington State Code: WAC.
• Follow program policies and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Carry out program responsibilities.
• Share equally in housekeeping and inventory of classroom supplies.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patience

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are a licensed childcare center providing care for 1 month thru 12 years. We are looking for a Support Person to join our team. Shifts are Monday thru Friday 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

This position is working with children of all ages from 1 month to 12 years providing fun, educational and developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and engaging environment. You must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment as well as be self-motivated and organized. Having patience and an ability to develop positive relationships with children and their families is a must.

What You'll Do

Duties include but are not limited to:

Follow Washington State Code: WAC

Follow program policies and procedures

Maintain good attendance and punctuality

Carry out program responsibilities

Assume an equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities such as nightly shutting down the classroom, keeping classroom and children's supplies inventoried

Maintain a safe and healthy environment

Maintain confidentiality

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old

Have a high school degree or GED

Have the ability to pass a Washington State background check

Have or receive a TB test by the first day

Have or receive STARS basic training

High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

Must have or get within 14 days Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Must have or get within 14 days bloodborne pathogens

Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks and be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

Nice To Have

Experience with group care preferred.

• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Scholarships available through Early Achievers
• Paid teacher in-service days and training opportunities

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent