Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Pay : $25 28.20 / hour, dependent on education and experience

18 hours / week

Schedule : 2 - 5 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with opportunity for additional hours

Throughout the year there will be additional hours required when school is closed, and full-day care is offered.)

This position follows the school year and is not paid during breaks, including 9 weeks during summer, 2 weeks in December, 1 week in February, and 1 week in April.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Facilitate play-based, child-centered after-school learning experiences for children aged five to ten.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students.
• Provide care and rest periods for the children, as well as a variety of other services required for a licensed facility.
• Administer basic first aid when necessary.
• Follow all health and safety protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Collaborate with other members of the Extended Day team.
• Communicate regularly with parents / caregivers about their child's progress.
• Participate in faculty / staff, grade level, and division meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Commit to the mission, vision, and values of Villa Academy.

QUALIFICATIONS :

An Associate or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (including degree in process);

teaching credential preferred.

• 2+ years of experience working with children aged five to ten in a childcare, educational, or recreational setting.
• Experience in planning and leading activities for elementary-aged students.
• Desire to utilize outdoor spaces to introduce children to nature and facilitate connections between them and their environment.
• Readiness to obtain a Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families Merit certification, required of all employees in licensed facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time, kneel and sit on the floor, and be active with children.
• Capacity to perform all housekeeping tasks and any other duties as part of the role's responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills for working with students, parents, faculty / staff, and campus partners.
• Positive energy and enthusiasm for working in a Preschool through Eighth Grade, faith-based independent school.
• A commitment to ongoing professional growth, curiosity, cultural humility, and antiracism, as well as an understanding of its critical role in academic excellence and student growth.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

Please provide items listed below (preferably in one PDF document) :

• A cover letter detailing interest in and readiness for the role, addressed to Dr. Liz Willis, Head of School.
• A current resume including relevant educational experience and three professional references.

Villa Academy is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal rules and regulations. Villa Academy does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender presentation, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, national origin, marital status or ability.