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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child Care Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day care and education of children in our care. This includes planning and implementing educational activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, and providing a nurturing and stimulating environment. The Child Care Assistant will also assist in the preparation of meals and snacks, maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the facility, and communicate with parents about their child's progress and behavior. This role requires a person with a genuine love for children, a patient and understanding demeanor, and the ability to work well in a team. Previous experience in a similar role and a relevant qualification in early childhood education is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure the safety and well-being of the children
- Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment
- Assist in the preparation of meals and snacks
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the facility
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress and behavior
- Assist in the development of children's social and emotional skills
- Monitor children's health and report any concerns to the supervisor
- Assist in the organization of special events and outings
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities
Requirements
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- Relevant qualification in early childhood education
- Previous experience in a similar role
- First aid and CPR certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Genuine love for children
- Patient and understanding demeanor
- Ability to lift and carry children and other items up to 50 pounds
- Clean criminal background check
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in child care?
- How do you handle difficult behavior in children?
- What strategies do you use to promote learning and development in children?
- How do you communicate with parents about their child's progress?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle an emergency situation at work?