Duties
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, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
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, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
The House of Representatives Child Care 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 play-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 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 a Infant classroom, although may be assigned to another age group short- or long-term to ensure appropriate ratio coverage across the Center. The position does not have supervisory/managerial responsibilities unless otherwise directed.
This position does not have supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Contributes to lesson planning efforts on a day-to-day basis; leads activities as appropriate. Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s).
• 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.
• Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care 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.
• Remains calm in challenging situations.
• Contributes to the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
• Uses materials and resources effectively; informs administration of unusual problems and unanticipated constraints of resource requirements in a timely manner.
• Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth.
• Promotes awareness of healthy practices (e.g., eating habits, nutritional content, exercise) as appropriate.
• Supports children and families through transitions including enrollment and withdrawal, between classrooms, to and from home each day, and between activities throughout the day.
• Participates in special limited term and long-term projects and initiatives; participates in after action reviews and provides feedback as appropriate.
• Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises Administrators of related needs and issues. Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the classroom and Center.
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Associates in Early Childhood Education or similar field preferred.
• Possesses and maintains a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an early childhood classroom preferred.
• Experience working with young children and their families in an early childhood setting.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:
• Knowledge of basic child development; ability to understand the developmental progress and identify the needs of all applicable children.
• Knowledge of applicable early childhood education standards.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to child care.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and best practices related to behavior management, behavioral observation, teaching practices, and instructional methodologies.
• Skill in contributing to and adhering to lesson plans.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, as well as the ability to exercise judgement and discretion.
• Ability to maintain composure at all times.
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.