APPALACHIAN AGENCY FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS
3/28/2011
CHILD CARE PROGRAM
AIDE
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Shall be at least 18 years of age and shall meet the
general qualifications, health, orientation training, and staff development
requirements for applicable position.
1. Three months
programmatic experience in the group care of children and at least one of the
following educational backgrounds:
a.
A one year early
childhood certificate from an accredited college or university that consists of
at least 30 hours;
b.
A child
development credential by an organization approved by the Department of Social
Services;
c.
A teaching
diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori
organization; or
2. A high school diploma or G.E.D. or
verification of completion of a home school program approved by the state, and
six months of supervised programmatic experience in the group care of children.
SUMMARY: Child day care is responsible for the care and well
being of pre-school age children and school age children. Instruct children in
activities designed to promote social, physical, and
intellectual growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Responsible for
helping the child care leader in supervising children and in implementing the
activities and services for children.
2.
Encourage,
supervise and help organize recreational and learning activities for the
benefit of each child. Assist with
set-up and clean up of each activity.
Encourage and assist children with participation in-group and individual
activities and field trips.
3.
Show sensitivity
to the children’s needs, being aware of individual abilities.
4.
Assist with
ensuring that the activities, services, and facilities of the Center are
conducive to the well being of the children.
5.
Monitor
individual and/or group activities to prevent activities and promote social
skills.
6.
Monitor children
for safety and wellness.
7.
Demonstrate
concern for all the children’s welfare by rendering immediate assistance to any
child in need.
8.
Respond
appropriately in emergency situations.
9.
Confidentiality
will be observed at all times.
10. Keep supervisor advised of any changes in child’s
condition.
Grade 1
Part-Time
Open Until Filled