Position Summary:  The Aide assists the Child Care Teachers. The Aides will supervise and insure the safety and well being of the children, insure the classroom is stocked with supplies, clean, and sanitary at all times. The Aides may assume temporary responsibilities of the Child Care Teacher in their absence.

COVID Policy: House of Ruth pledges to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our staff, the clients we serve, and the public. Therefore, effective on September 15, 2021, House of Ruth MD will require proof of vaccination against COVID 19, or weekly proof of negative COVID 19 test. 

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Cleans the classroom. Including mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing toys and surfaces, trash disposal, etc.
•  Ensures the playground is clean and safe for the children's use.
•  Assists in implementing weekly lesson plans developed by the Child Care Teacher.
•  Provides nurturing and comfort to the children.
•  Feeds and diapers infants and toddlers.
•  May assist in the writing of daily reports to parents detailing sleeping, eating, and diapering activities for the day.
•  Assists in inventory of child development and educational materials and reports to the Director when supplies are low.
•  Assists in the sorting, storage and distribution of children's donations.
•  Participates in relationship-based practice and reflective supervision.
•  Attends and participates in weekly staff meeting and trainings appropriate to this position.
•  Enroll in the Maryland State Child Care Credentialing Program, complete 6 hours of continuing education a year following the state guidelines.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

House of Ruth Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

*Please no calls regarding position

Measurements of Success and/or Accountability:

• Toys are sanitized daily and classroom is clean.
•  Evaluation by Director of Childcare

Experience/Requirements:

•  Must be 18 years old or older.
  
• Completion of the 9 hour Communications training required by the State, preferred.
• Knowledgeable about the impact of intimate partner violence and trauma on child development and behavior and on children's families.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to respond quickly to children who may be in danger of getting hurt in the classroom and on the playground.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

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