Child Care Assistant

*Child Care Assistant* *Why Join Olive Crest?* Olive Crest transforms the lives of over 3,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk youth and their families each day.
We are looking for people who have a heart for children and who desire to take on the challenge of pouring into the lives of children and families … One Life at a Time.
® *Visit our Website at: *https://www.
olivecrest.
org/ *Overview:* PT/up to 10 hrs.
Responsible to maintain a safe, pleasant, and playful environment for the children of parents attending an in-person instructor led Parenting Course.
Will assist the instructors with facilitating questions and trouble-shooting technical issues during online courses.
Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma.
Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese or Arabic preferred.
Starting pay rate of $20 per hour.
*EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.
* *Responsibilities:* * Supervises the children of parents attending an instructor led parenting course.
* Monitors children’s behavior to ensure a pleasant and safe environment.
* Explains childcare rules to parents and children.
* Records children present and requires parents to sign children in and out of the childcare area.
* Monitors toys and materials for cleanliness and safety * Leads children in various creative activities and projects.
* Determines appropriate discipline methods for children with behavior problems.
* Directs all activities and actions to reflect the values, principles, and fulfillment of Olive Crest’s mission.
* Establishes and encourages an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior.
*Qualifications:* * Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Ability to control a child who may be out of control or know who to call for help.
* Ability to think in a clear and reasonable manner to resolve problems in an emergency.
* Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record of at least 3 years as required by Olive Crest’s insurance carrier.
* Must maintain vehicle insurance throughout course of employment.
* Maintain criminal record clearance.
* Must have CPR and First Aid certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must have the physical dexterity and strength to lift children, guide children who are out of control, and move play area objects.
* Must be able to walk on unstable ground and to stand for long periods of time.
* Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, use hands/ feel, climb, balance, and walk frequently.
* Apply reason in problem-solving situations where only limited standardization may exist.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
* *Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.
* *Time Off Benefits include:* * Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours * Flexible use of sick hours for personal time * Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness * Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.
00 per hour Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person