What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Assistant position at JSSA?
JSSA is is looking for a full time Child Development Assistant to support our multigenerational family support program at the Family Discovery Center (FDC). This position will provide direct care and promote the health, safety, and well-being of children 0-4 years old to prepare for success in school.
Responsibilities :
- Assists in providing care and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in the FDC.
- Assists with implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers.
- Plans age-appropriate activities and facilitates child and parent interaction.
- Provides informal parenting education to participants to support their parenting role.
- Attends staff meetings and regular professional trainings to enhance skills and professional development.
- Ensures that child observations are appropriately documented.
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Benefits :
The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA / M / F / D
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Salary : $41,600
