• Job Description

  Req#: req2161

  Teacher Aide, Infant

  Salary Range: 47,263.00 - 47,263.00

  Closing Date: 2/16/2024

  Job Summary:

  The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

  The House of Representatives Childcare Center (HRCCC) has been providing full-day, year-round, quality childcare for children of the Members of Congress, staff, and House support personnel since 1987. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the HRCCC is a developmentally based childcare program where staff work as partners with parents in the development of the whole child, including their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Our mission is to provide exceptional quality care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and diverse environment to support the children and families of the House Community.

  The incumbent serves as a Teacher Aide or Teacher Assistant and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day delivery of exemplary childcare services to the House Community. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher and an Age Group specific Assistant Director. Incumbents will be assigned to an Infant (10 weeks to 12 months), Young Toddler (1 to 2 years), Older Toddler (2 to 3 years), Preschool (3 to 4 years), Preschool (3 to 4 years), Pre-K (4 to 5 years) classroom or be assigned as a Floater who rotates through classrooms to ensure appropriate coverage. The position does not have supervisory/managerial responsibilities unless otherwise directed. Pay is commensurate with experience with a minimum annualized salary of $47,852.

  Primary Duties/ Responsibilities

  · Supports the day-to-day delivery of childcare services in assigned classroom. Provides care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met.

  · Provides active supervision of children, conducts daily child health and safety checks, and maintains child to staff ratios. Utilizes universal precautions; brings to Lead Teacher and Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families.

  · Prioritizes health and safety; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines.

  · Participates in developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and associated assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s).

  · Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Childcare Canter rules, practices, policies, and procedures.

  · Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences.

  · Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker.

  · Communicates effectively and professionally both orally and in writing; maintains confidentiality.

  · Remain calm in challenging situations.

  · Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides feedback on curriculum and lesson planning.

  · Contributes to the classroom, House Childcare Center, and CAO team; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.

  · Accurately completes classroom logs, child records, and other classroom documentation in a timely manner as assigned. Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained.

  · Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques.

  · Promotes awareness of healthy practices (e.g., eating habits, nutritional content, exercise) as appropriate.

  · Contributes to lesson planning efforts on a day-to-day basis; leads activities as appropriate.

  · Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth.

  Qualifications

  • Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
  • Experience working with young children and their families.
  • One year of experience in an early childhood classroom setting preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification

  
  

• About the company

  The United States House of Representatives is the lower house of the United States Congress; the Senate is the upper house.

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