Teacher Aide

Keen Logic is seeking a Teacher’s Aide to join our team at the House of Representatives Childcare Center on Capitol Hill. The purpose of the House Childcare Center (HRCCC) is to provide full-day, year-round quality childcare for children of the Members of the House of Representatives, their staff, and House support personnel.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months minimum experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, preferably infants, toddlers, and preschool aged
• Experience in planning and/or implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments
• Experience working independently and as a part of a team
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications (or be able to obtain prior to start)
• Certification must include in person/hand‑on skills portion; online only certifications will not be accepted
• Be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate

• Ability to support the day-to-day delivery of childcare services
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, maintains confidentiality
• Ability to proactively observe emerging needs and willingness to take initiative without directives
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, pushing, and pulling throughout an 8‑hour shift
• Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance required. Flexibility with scheduling as needed

• Provides active, alert, engaged supervision of children. Maintains accountability and adheres to prescribed child to staff ratios
• Brings to Lead Teacher and Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families
• Provides care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met
• Prioritizes health and safety; conducts daily child health and safety checks; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines and utilizes universal precautions
• Participates in developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and associated assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides on curriculum and assessment to classroom teacher(s)
• Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s). Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques
• Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Center rules, practices, policies, and procedures
• Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences
• Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker
• Remains calm in challenging situations
• Contributes to the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings
• Accurately completes classroom logs, child records, and other classroom documentation in a timely manner as assigned. Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained
• Uses materials and resources effectively; informs administration of unusual problems and unanticipated constraints of resource requirements in a timely manner. Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises administrators of related needs and issues
• Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the classroom and Center
• Promotes awareness of healthy practices (e.g., eating habits, nutritional content, exercise) as appropriate
• Supports children and families through transitions including enrollment and withdrawal, between classrooms, to and from home each day, and between activities throughout the day
• Participates in special limited term and long-term projects and initiatives; participates in after action reviews and provides feedback as appropriate
• Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth
• Performs other official duties and special projects assigned

Hiring Agency:
Keen Logic ()