Part Time Children's Center Assistant

The Children's Learning Center (CLC) Center Assistant works collaboratively with the CLC Teachers and Administrators, assisting with the daily operations of the classroom and/or center. The Center Assistant will assist with supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times and, when necessary, to alert the teacher of possible problems and needs of individual students or the group.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assists with classroom set up and implementation of the daily schedule.

2. Assists assigned teacher(s) with implementing daily lesson plans and classroom schedules by direct teaching, working with small groups, or individual interaction and temporarily assume teacher responsibilities if needed.

3. Helps maintain a positive environment by interacting with the children and staff.

4. Assists with keeping classrooms, storage areas, outdoor areas, and the center clean, neat, and orderly.

5. Attends to health, nutrition, and personal hygiene needs of the children.

6. Assists with inventory of supplies and materials and reports needs to the appropriate individual.

7. Creates classroom materials needed to implement daily lesson plans and themes.

8. Completes other duties as assigned.

We offer consistent work schedules, earned time off, competitive wages, LCCC tuition fee waivers, access to LCCC fitness center and facilities, pension and supplemental retirement, and more!

Required qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, over 18 years old and experience/training to meet OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 2 or above.

Must meet all childcare licensing requirements and must meet the standards of an extensive background check as required by DCY. Experience working with young children. Willing to attend professional development opportunities and meet yearly-required training. Flexible schedule that meets the center's needs. Preferred qualification include Early Childhood Education training or CDA credential.