Child Care Aide, Clare Swan ELC

• Foster respectful and supportive relationships with all children and participants in the Center to create a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with coworkers to design and implement weekly and monthly curriculum including developmentally and culturally appropriate activities.
• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to children's developmental levels and learning styles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually engaging classroom environment, including displaying children's artwork to promote pride and belonging.
• Ensure children's safety by adhering to established arrival and departure procedures and utilizing beeper systems while children are in custody.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor areas to ensure safe conditions and apply proper safety techniques to prevent injuries.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, and illnesses in accordance with established protocols and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Model and promote healthy habits and nutritional practices to support children's well-being and development.
• Maintain standards of hygiene to ensure the day care center remains clean and sanitized according to health regulations.
• Inspect toys and equipment routinely for damage or potential hazards, promptly removing items that may pose safety risks.
• Maintain friendly, professional, and courteous relationships with children's families to support collaborative care.
• Accurately input childcare information into the Child Care Database to support quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with coworkers to maintain center supply inventories, place orders, and restock materials as needed.
• Participate in required training sessions and meetings to maintain professional development and regulatory compliance.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of child development stages and ability to recognize and respond to children's physical, social, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Ability to make sound decisions related to childcare and child safety both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of early childhood theories and best practices to promote high-quality childcare services.
• Proficient with computers including word processing, email communication, internet resources, spreadsheets, and childcare management software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and needs while maintaining consistent quality of care.

Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Financial Stewardship, Code of Conduct & Standards of Conduct, and Connection with CITC Mission & Vision & Values.

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• Must provide a copy of current Health Report.
• High School Diploma or GED or actively pursuing GED through an accredited program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Food Handlers Certification, or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.

• Experience in a multicultural and multi-age group (0-5 years of age) environment.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian culture and community resources.

• Frequently be physically active without getting tired, including active play and activities.
• The ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.
• Able to get up and down off the floor with ease, including kneeling, bending, squatting.
• The ability to wear the appropriate PPE.
• Frequently exposed to bodily fluids.
• Possible exposure to noise, and contaminants such as cleaning solvents.
• Routinely exposed to outdoor conditions including inclement weather.