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, childcare, 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, childcare, 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 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 Lead Teacher and is responsible coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of child care services in assigned classrooms; providing active supervision of assigned children at all times; ensuring that children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met; training and mentoring staff; overseeing developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and assessment; and establishing positive relationships with children and their parents. The position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Pay is commensurate with experience with a minimum annualized salary of $63,804.
There are three openings, in multiple age groups.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the assigned classroom, ensuring high-quality and consistent childcare services.
- Provide and coordinate direct care for children, including diapering/toileting, feeding, and comforting, while addressing their physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
- Serve as a leader within the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team, overseeing all aspects of classroom operations.
- Train, coach, and mentor staff by providing necessary tools, resources, and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with child-to-staff ratios and always maintain active supervision.
- Monitor and accommodate special health and dietary needs, prioritizing children's health and safety.
- Develop, implement, and document a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and assessments.
- Plan and conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences, orientation sessions, and other parent meetings as needed.
- Support children and families through key transitions, including enrollment, withdrawal, daily drop-off/pick-up, and activity changes throughout the day.
- Stay informed of and comply with all applicable policies, regulations, and best practices set by the House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Center.
- Foster a respectful and inclusive environment by treating all children, families, and staff with dignity and recognizing individual differences.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Contribute to service improvements by actively participating in meetings and sharing ideas.
- Model high-quality work, demonstrating continuous self-reflection and professional growth.
- Lead regular classroom team meetings and manage staff schedules efficiently.
- Conduct daily child health and safety checks to ensure a secure environment.
- Maintain accurate and organized records, logs, and confidential data.
- Create and update classroom handbooks, child portfolios, and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Classroom Portfolios.
- Implement appropriate and developmentally suitable behavior management strategies.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
- Address and resolve staff conflicts professionally and handle disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.