Spsv-Day Care Assistant-24-25-11

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Day Care Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and 18 years of age

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills

• Experience working with children and an understanding of child development

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Must clear full background check with Los Lunas Schools and ECECD

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant supports the Site Manager and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Site Manager and the Director.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.

• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.

• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.

• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.

• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Maintain confidentiality of information.

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Day Care Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be in accordance with current student calendar. Day Care Assistant will be paid on a timecard/hourly basis at a rate of $16.50 per hour

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position will require the employee to function at a "medium" physical capacity as defined by Workman's Compensation statutes. "Medium" physical capacity indicates the ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl, sit on the floor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

WORK ACTIONS:

Finger dexterity F

Sitting O Standing O Walking F

REPETITIVE MOTIONS:

Hand: right F left F both F

Foot: right F left F both F

Grasping: hand right F left F

Fine manipulation: right F left F

USE OF HEAD AND NECK:

Static O Flexing O Rotating: O

WORK POSITIONS:

Bending O Squatting R Crawling R

Climbing R Reaching O Vision C

ACTIVITIES:

Unprotected Heights R Driving automotive equipment R

Around machinery R Temperature extremes R

Noise and vibration R Hazards F

Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals R

BALANCE AND COORDINATION: C

Definitions: R = rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7 hour day

O = occasionally = 10 to 33% of a 7 hour day

F = frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7 hour day

C = continuously = 67% to 100 % of a 7 hour day