Background:
KeenLogic is seeking a Summer Teacher's Aide to join our team at the House of Representatives Childcare Center on Capitol Hill. The purpose of the House Childcare Center (HCCC) is to provide full-day, year-round quality childcare for children of the Members of the House of Representatives, their staff, and House support personnel.
KeenLogic is looking for candidates to support HRCCC for one or both summer sessions. The first session runs from July 5th-19th and the second from July 22nd- August 2nd. The hours of operations are 8:00am-6:30pm. Candidates will work nine-hour shifts with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. This is a short-term contract with the possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and the needs of the HRCCC. Requirements/Experience: Experience working with children/youth required Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or higher) Required before start date. Must have Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate Strong interpersonal and communication skills required Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds Ability to work independently and as part of a team Job Duties: Supports the day-to-day delivery of childcare services in assigned classroom. Provides care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met. Provides active supervision of children, conducts daily child health and safety checks, and maintains child to staff ratios. Utilizes universal precautions; brings to Lead Teacher and Directors' attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families. Prioritizes health and safety; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines. Participates in developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and associated assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s). Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Canter rules, practices, policies, and procedures. Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences. Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker. Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing; maintains confidentiality. Remains calm in challenging situations. Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides feedback on curriculum and lesson planning. Contributes to the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings. Accurately completes classroom logs, child records, and other classroom documentation in a timely manner as assigned. Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained. Uses materials and resources effectively; informs administration of unusual problems and unanticipated constraints of resource requirements in a timely manner. Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques. • Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the classroom and Center. Promotes awareness of healthy practices (e.g., eating habits, nutritional content, exercise) as appropriate. Contributes to lesson planning efforts on a day-to-day basis; leads activities as appropriate. Supports children and families through transitions including enrollment and withdrawal, between classrooms, to and from home each day, and between activities throughout the day. Participates in special limited term and long-term projects and initiatives; participates in after action reviews and provides feedback as appropriate. Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises administrators of related needs and issues. Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth. Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
