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 800 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
This position is located in the Child Care Center, Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the House Child Care Center (HCCC) is to provide full-day, year-round quality child care for children of the Members of the House of Representatives, their staff, and House support personnel. This position serves as the Teacher Aide/Floater.
Key responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day delivery of child care services in assigned classroom(s); providing active supervision of assigned children at all times; ensuring that all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met; assisting with fostering a positive learning environment; maintaining accurate classroom logs, child records, and other classroom documentation; and establishing positive relationships with children and their parents.
Grade level at time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility. This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Supports the day-to-day delivery of child care 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 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.
• Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides feedback on curriculum and lesson planning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the classroom and Center.
• 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.
• 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.
• Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrate an attitude of continual growth.
• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
•Minimum high school diploma.
•Ability to obtain CDA.
Security Requirements:
• Must successfully complete a criminal history records check.
• Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan.
• Must successfully complete a Public Trust investigation with a Child Registry check.
Other Significant Facts:
• Essential vs. Non-Essential Designation
• On-Call Designation
• Shift Work Designation
• Travel Requirements
• Additional Travel Requirements
• Inclement Weather Statement
• Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance required. Flexibility with scheduling and availability to work additional hours as needed.
• Emergency Support Designation
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This position is located in a school setting that is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions apply. The work involves light physical activity and may include moderate physical activity, such as moving furniture and equipment, lifting and moving children, pushing cribs/carts/strollers, and participating in planned physical exercises with children (e.g., jumping, dancing, running). The incumbent must be able to meet minimum physical requirements and work environment demands. Specifically, the incumbent must:
• Lift and/or move 50 pounds or more regularly.
• Stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, lift, twist, and grasp.
• Participate in moderate physical exercise for extended periods of time.
• Be able to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Crouch or stand for extended periods of time.
• Possess hearing and visual capabilities necessary to monitor the environment and children’s wellbeing and promptly respond to emergency situations.
• Participate in training to obtain/maintain awareness of and ensure adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and processes to include but not limited to allergies, other dietary restrictions, health conditions, and emergency response protocols.
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.