CHILD CARE ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

RCS employs Christian educators who are innovative, creative, nurturing, and relational. If you are gifted in fostering curiosity about learning, engaging student participation, developing critical thinkers, and building student leadership in a safe and trusting environment, we welcome you to consider a career at Rainier Christian Schools.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have ongoing employment eligibility in the US.

Title : Childcare Assistant Full Time and Part Time

Wage : $16.50

Overview : The assistant shall be a high school graduate, 18 years of age or older, who is a born-again Christian, who has been called of God to the teaching profession.

Reports to : Program Supervisor

Evaluation : Performance will be evaluated in accordance with this Job Description.

BASIC FUNCTION

The assistant will use creative and valid techniques to achieve appropriate developmental progress, integrate biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of care, to create a safe and trusting relationship-based environment which promotes love and respect.

RCS assistants should radiate the love of Christ in how they love their students.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

Have a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ

Believe that the Word of God is the standard for faith and daily living

Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others

Be a regular attendee at a Bible believing church

Exhibit love and grace in their relationships

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to Educate and Develop the Whole Person for the Glory of God!

Greet families warmly and enthusiastically each day

Maintain an attractive, clean, well-organized classroom

Assist in keeping proper order and discipline through a positive, creative learning environment

Assist in implementing a variety of appropriate materials which creatively reach the whole student spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional well-being

Promote feelings of trust and security in our program

Maintain confidentiality

Report any suspected abuse to the preschool director

Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment

Inspect and report damaged or lost materials

Attend staff meetings

Meet all applicable licensing regulations

Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, and staff

Smile often, choose a positive attitude, display friendliness, dignity and consideration

Know the emergency procedures

Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to perform assigned duties

Consistency and routines are extremely important to children

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Utilize education opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth

Support the broader program of Rainier Christian Schools by attending extracurricular activities when possible

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Handle work expectations :

Respectful towards others

Dependable

Complete tasks as requested

Exhibits good time management skills

Bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel, walking and standing approximately 50%-75% of the workday

Recognize differences in sound; such as voices / noises that are loud and playful versus angry and combative, able to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation

Be able to perform child restraint as necessary if child is going to harm themselves or others

Child restraint training and certificate is required

Think innovatively when tasks are not governed by standard practices

Substantial organization skills

LICENSING REGULATIONS :

Portable Background Check

TB Test

Blood Borne Pathogens

Food Handler’s Permit

30 STARS hours initial training 10 hours per year there after

Safe Sleep if applicable

BENEFITS : Medical

Medical

Voluntary insurances available at the employee cost

Vacation and WA State sick pay

Tuition discount

The purpose of this job description is to describe the basic function, major responsibilities / tasks, and essential functions of each job so that employees can better know what is expected of them.

The descriptions also provide information useful for recruiting, training, and performance appraisal. This document does not create an employment contract, nor does it modify the at-will employment status of all employees.

This job description is not meant to inhibit employee creativity or innovation. It may be revised when necessary.

Rainier Christian Schools has a racially nondiscriminatory policy. Rainier Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, or national / ethnic origin.