SUBSTITUTE DAYCARE ASSISTANT

Fremont County School District No. 25

Riverton, Wyoming

Substitute Daycare Assistant

Location: Aspen Elementary

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or actively seeking
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Prefer work experience in child care center operations including a good knowledge of infant and daycare techniques. 
• Must have or willing to acquire an understanding of daycare center facilities including knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for children, relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times, and financial management. 
• Organizational skills, able to multitask, be self-motivated, collaborate with teams, and able to work independently. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters of student, parent, and staff information.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as a substitute when Daycare Assistant is unavailable. Supervise and care for children in the district daycare. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively supervise and monitor the safety of children in the center

• Prepare and organize snacks for children
• Help children keep good hygiene
• Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
• Organize toys and materials to ensure a tidy activity area
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• Wash toys and play equipment
• Motivate children to pick-up toys and books after activity
• Organize activities that allow children to explore interests in age appropriate manner
• Follow schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of supervisor
• Keep records of children’s progress, routines, and interest as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Classified Student Support Wage Schedule. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Temporary, as needed. 

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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