Daycare Aide

FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
DAYCARE AIDE
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:  Daycare Aide
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Childcare experience preferred
3. Friendly and approachable demeanor
4. Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times
    

REPORTS TO:  Daycare Supervisor, Elementary Building Principal
JOB GOAL:  Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children age birth through 4.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Build trusting and supportive relationships with children and their families
2. Communicate regularly with parents and families of children
3. Observe and participate in child-centered play and activities
4. Supervise children indoors and outdoors during play, structured activities, mealtimes, and nap times
5. Plan and work collaboratively with Supervisor and other staff members
6. Maintain a consistent schedule for children throughout the day
7. Teach and assist children with good hygiene practices
8. Change children’s diapers and clothes as needed
9.  Prepare meals and snacks for children
10. Follow specified cleaning procedures
11. Participate in professional development opportunities
12. Complete mandatory district training and ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures
13. Comply with all district and childcare policies, procedures, and other expectations
14. Performs other duties as assigned
     

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Maintain emotional control under stress
2. Work with frequent interruptions
3. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling, prolonged use of computer, repetitive hand motions, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
4. Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors in both hot and cold temperatures

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  At-will
EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on classified staff evaluation.