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Child Care Attendant
Summary
The Child Care Attendant is responsible for providing direct supervision, support, and care to children in educational, recreational, and community-based settings. The ideal candidate will foster a positive atmosphere, encourage appropriate social interactions, and ensure the safety and well-being of all children in their care.
Responsibilities
✅ Supervise and actively engage children throughout daily activities
✅ Assist children with personal care needs and daily routines as needed
✅ Promote positive behavior and reinforce healthy social interactions
✅ Monitor children's safety, well-being, and participation throughout the day
✅ Assist with educational, recreational, and enrichment activities
✅ Support reading, homework, and skill-building exercises
✅ Encourage independence while providing guidance and assistance
✅ Help children develop communication, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills
✅ Observe and document behaviors, incidents, and developmental progress
✅ Report concerns regarding child safety, health, or behavior to supervisors
✅ Support children during community outings, field trips, and special events
✅ Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment
✅ Collaborate effectively with staff, families, and other professionals
✅ Follow all childcare, safety, and supervision procedures
✅ Perform other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 60 college credit hours is required, including at least nine (9) college credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Child and Family Studies, or a related field; or possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Experience
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and adolescent parents is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of childcare experience is preferred.
- Previous experience in childcare, youth development, education, caregiving, camp counseling, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working with children of various ages and developmental stages is highly desirable.
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