Job Title:        Daycare Worker                                       Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to:      Child Care Director                                 Pay Grade:

Dept./School:                                                                    Date Revised:

 Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional support services. Assist director in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act preferred but not required

Current CPR/First Aid Certificates and clear background checks.

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

 

Experience:

Experience working with infants and young children

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of director
2. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the director; work with individual students or small groups.
3. Assist in classroom management.
4. Conduct parent involvement activities.
5. Assist director in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
6. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
7. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
8. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
9. Help director keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

 

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.