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CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt Direct Supervisor:
Childcare Director/Principal

ROBERTSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt Direct Supervisor:
Childcare Director/Principal

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Ensures compliance with the state and federal licensing guidelines

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, guidelines, and mandatory reporting expectations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate

Performs opening/closing procedures; unlocks doors/cabinets and turns on lights/equipment; sets up sign-in table; locks/secures building at end of day; sets or disarms alarm system

Provides supervised care, monitors children's activities, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children enrolled in a childcare program including employee daycare, before school, after school, during summer vacation, or at other scheduled times

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors areas occupied by children to ensure safety of students, employees, and other individuals; removes any hazards from childcare environment; disposes of biohazardous materials per established procedures; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations to supervisor

Provides care for children; prepares, serves, or provides nutritional snacks; escorts children to/from restroom and monitors restroom activities; changes diapers as necessary; assists children in washing hands; assists students with homework or reviewing for tests; assists in monitoring belongings of children; assists students with tying shoes, putting on jackets, or other clothing activities

Plans, coordinates, conducts, and/or participates in various activities for children appropriate to each age group, which may include indoor/outdoor activities, quiet time, homework, story reading, educational activities, creative activities, arts and crafts, play time, games, structured physical activities, exploration activities, field trips, or other activities as appropriate; sets up rooms or other areas with appropriate equipment or supplies for activities; plans sufficient activities to occupy attention of children and avoid repetition/boredom

Provides care and activities for all children based on need, with appropriate accommodations

Coordinates disciplinary issues as required in a fair, equal, and respectful manner; responds to situations involving disruptive behavior, excessive noise, fighting, or other problems; mediates disputes between individuals/groups; administers discipline in accordance with established procedures; reports problems and prepares behavior reports or incident reports as appropriate

Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid or basic medical care to ill/injured children, such as checking temperatures, cleaning wounds, or applying bandages or icepacks; determines need to call emergency personnel; dispenses required medication as directed and completes medication logs; notifies parents of injuries/illnesses; completes accident reports as required

Processes various documentation associated with childcare activities; checks children into or out of childcare each day; conducts roll call; obtains parent signatures on sign-in/out sheets; checks identification and verifies eligibility of unrecognized persons requesting to pick up children; processes notes from…