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Holton-Arms School

Child Care Aide

Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, MD, United States



Position:
Child Care Aide

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Job Id:
328

# of Openings:
1

The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the "education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit." Founded in 1901 by two visionary women, Holton-Arms continues to cultivate a diverse, inclusive and equitable school community, to tend to the health and well-being of its members, and to build a global curriculum that responds to the learners in our classrooms and the world around us. In this vibrant community committed to academic excellence, our students are scholars, artists, and athletes who find their voices, take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue opportunities for leadership, and build lifelong friendships.

Caring, dedicated faculty and staff inspire our 665 girls and young women in grades 3-12 to realize the School's motto, "I will find a way or make one."

We seek applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests who share a dedication and commitment to helping girls learn, grow and make their way in the world.

Summary/Objective

The Child Development Center exists to serve the families of faculty and staff of the Holton-Arms School. We operate during the school year and are closed during the summer. The part-time Child Care Aide works with the Director of the Child Development Center and other teachers to ensure the health and safety of all children in our care and to provide a happy, developmental experience for the children based on age appropriate activities and experiences.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Support the teachers of Holton Arms Child Development in planning and delivering lesson plans provided by Holton Arms Child Development Center
  2. Maintain a safe environment where children can play and learn
  3. Work as a team member to ensure the need all the needs of every child are met

Competencies
  1. Thorough knowledge of Early Childhood Education and best practices in the field (preferred)
  2. Excellent verbal communication. Ability to build a relationship with children and families
  3. A desire to make a difference in the lives of children daily
  4. Strong Organization skills
  5. IPad experience preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in certified childcare program environment. This job regularly requires the incumbent to sit on the floor with children, dance and sing, change diapers and have fun with children.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, and hours of work and days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 - 5:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

At least 18 years of age
  1. First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain
  2. First Steps in Childcare Aide orientation training or willingness to obtain within first 6 months of employment
  3. Basic Health and Safety training or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment
  4. 9 hours Communications course completion OR college coursework with passing grade or willingness to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience
  1. High School Diploma preferred
  2. Attending college or taking coursework in the Early Childhood education field (preferred)
  3. Meets the state criteria for being an aide (preferred)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  1. Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to pass a thorough background screening


AAP/EEO Statement

Holton Arms School is an Equal Opportunity Employer...
Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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