What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistant position at Loudoun County Government?
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We celebrate the strengths of individuals and collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!
We are currently hiring for the following location(s):
• Lovettsville Community Center, Lovettsville, VA
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees the conduct, communication, and participation of children in program activities; ensures compliance with staff-to-student ratios and establishes protocols for supervising and interacting with children.
• Aid in the development and implementation of educational and recreational programs for children in childcare; attend to the personal care needs of the children, and oversee the organization of equipment, supplies, and meal items.
• Facilitates constructive and professional interactions with parents, site personnel, and staff, and attends to parent inquiries and requests promptly.
• Prioritizes the health and safety of children in the program; performs and documents daily person, site health, and safety checks.
• Additional critical job responsibilities may be carried out as required by the specific role and departmental assignment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate.
• Knowledge of childhood development and curriculum components.
• Ability to design developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children.
*Must be able to come to work during inclement weather unless the County is closed.
Salary : $21 - $35
