Child Care Aides (POOL)

Wor-Wic Community College continuously accepts applications for part-time child care aides to assist the child care teacher with creating and managing a classroom environment conducive to the learning and safety of children enrolled at the child development center.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Assists the child care teacher with the implementation of daily plans and activities and the supervision of children
• Assists children on playground, during meals and on field trips
• Participates in activities with children
• Maintains program site and equipment and sets up learning centers
• Communicates with parents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• 90 clock hours of instruction (Child Care I and II) or the equivalent college course work
• Completion of internship and/or field experience in an approved child care setting
• Human relations skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with small children
• Must be at least 19 years old
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical report and criminal background check prior to employment
• Must currently hold (or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire) the following certifications:
  • Infant and child CPR
  • ADA
  • First aid
• Approval from the Maryland Department of Education, Office of Child Care is required
• Must have the ability to acquire MSDE credential Level 2 within one year of hire date
• Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Child Development Association (CDA) credential

Supplemental Information

This is an applicant POOL. Applications will be reviewed, and positions will be filled based on department needs.  This is not necessarily a job posting for a currently vacant position. Applications are always welcome in this category, and will be reviewed as needed. Applications received for this pool will remain active for two years.
 
The right candidates will represent our commitment to excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application, even if a resume is required. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

These part-time standard support staff positions includes a limited benefits package. Employees in these positions work up to 25 hours per week on a variable schedule based on the needs of the center. 


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