Department:
The Children's Center

Schedule/Status:

8:00am-5:00pm; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week:

General Description:

The Childcare Assistant reports to The Children’s Center Manager. Under the direct supervision of the Childcare Teacher, the duties of the Childcare Teacher Assistant include, but are not limited to, hands-on instruction and high-quality care of children between six (6) weeks and five (5) years of age within the childcare program.

The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

Participates with children in classroom activities to promote child development in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language and daily living skills.
Assists in planning, preparation, set up and cleanup of daily activities.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment for the children to include following procedures for sanitation and safety guidelines.
Assists children with self-care activities.
Assisting with writing and posting the daily schedules and lesson plans.
Maintains positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
Works under the guidance of the classroom teacher; adheres to policies.
Meets or exceeds yearly requirements for continuing education.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Knows fire, disaster, and safety procedure and regulations as it pertains to work area.

Requirements:

Formal Education:

High School diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience in an early childhood program preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

DCF 45 hour Introductory Training within 12 months of hire.

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.

Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.