Child Care Aide
- $18 to $19 Hourly
- Full-Time
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?
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Child Care Aide
Northside Child Development Center
The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.
As the need for our services grows and becomes increasingly complex, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond. We respond in three ways – preventing poverty, meeting basic needs in times of crisis, and creating pathways out of poverty.
WAGE RANGE: $18.00-$19.40/hour
JOB SUMMARY: Catholic Charities is seeking a dynamic, innovative, child-centered individual who is compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally aware to work as a child care aide at its Northside Child Development Center.
They will assist all teacher staff in daily program activities planned for children in assigned groups and assist with the opening, closing and thorough clean-up of the room. They will assist in the daily interaction and supervision of children and maintain relationships with staff, children, parents, volunteers, and community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Actively participate in daily implementation of all program activities.
- Assist with meeting children at school bus stops, diapering, toileting, meal-time procedures, and all cleaning duties and room arrangements.
- Alert supervisor regarding any major or unusual problems a child is having with behavior, eating, sleeping and physical health concerns.
- Clean and sanitize cots, toys, tables, etc. on an as needed basis.
- Attend and participate in all meetings and training.
- Responsible to work where staffing is needed, including working with other groups or ages when assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:
- Must be at least 16 years of age, enrolled in high school, a high school graduate or GED.
- Experience with young children either in center care or through informal child care.
- High School classes in child development are desirable.
- Must have written recommendation from current teacher/instructor.
- Ability to work with diverse and/or low income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular; Full-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
CPR
no
Driving
no
Lifting up to 25 lbs. without assistance
yes
Lifting up to 50 lbs. without assistance
yes
Physically restraining clients
no
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description Updated: 4/11/2024.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MNIndustry
Personal Care
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