Part-Time Daycare​/Early Childhood Assistant

Position: Part-Time Daycare/Early Childhood Assistant - 5.75 Hours Per Day
Location: Dakota

DAKOTA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #201

Job Description
Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant and School Age Assistant
Supervisor: Child Care Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours:

5.75 hours per day (afternoon shift)
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
PART-TIME DAYCARE ASSISTANT
Dakota Learn and Play childcare center is looking for a candidate who is passionate about the well-being of children and their development, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive, reliable, and flexible to join our program. Our program serves children from the ages of 3 years to 10 years.

Minimum Qualifications For Employment

• High school diploma or equivalent
• State guidelines require the employee to be at least 18 years of age
• Physical examination demonstrating freedom from communicable disease including TB test and immunization documentation
• Three letters of reference
• Clear criminal background check and fingerprinting
• CPR and First Aid certified (preferred)
• Current food handler certificate (preferred)
• Registered with Gateways to Opportunity (preferred)
• ECE credential 1 or higher (preferred)

JOB GOAL:
To contribute in a positive manner to each child's social, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs based on their development while the child is under the care and custody of the childcare program. To have an understanding that each child grows and develops at their own pace, and we are there to help all children feel loved and cared for and assist them in succeeding in all that they do.
Performance Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the care and guidance of the children in his / her care
• Maintains CPR and First Aid certification and food handler certification
• Achieves a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training every year
• Respects the confidentiality of personnel and clients
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment
• Helps plan and develop room displays
• Maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and arranged spaces
• Creating an inviting, pleasant, and tide atmosphere for children
• Instructing children on classroom behavior and procedures
• Communicating with families
• Assists the director, assistant director, or classroom teacher as needed
• Familiarizes self with DCFS licensing standards
• Participates in center events/trainings that may be held outside normal working hours
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Hours, work year, and salary to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Childcare Director