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Categories: Student Academic Year, Student Summer Term

Department: Children's Learning Center

Childcare Assistant

  • 492637
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Federal Work Study Student
  • Closing on: Jun 28 2024

Salary/Position Classification

  • $11.00-13.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 10-20 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability:No
  • Hybrid Work Availability:No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • % - 1. Assist in the implementation of planned activities that promote growth in all developmental domains. a. Set a positive example of how learning is fun. b. Assist children with activities to further their growth and development. c. Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities. - (Essential)
  • % - 2. Maintain strict confidentiality all children, families, and coworkers. - (Essential)
  • % - 3. Promote a positive and friendly atmosphere to families/individuals. a. Extends warm welcome to others by introducing self, using eye contact, using first names, and not showing favoritism to individual children, co-workers, or parents. - (Essential)
  • % - 4. Assist Experienced Teachers in offering support to students-in-training. a. Be a positive role model of professionalism to all employees at the Learning Center. b. Answer questions, if able, or find an experienced teacher to answer the questions - (Essential)
  • % - 5. Become knowledgeable of and carry out the University Children’s Learning Center policies and goals as outlined in the Student Caregiver Guide. a. Become familiar with the Parent Guide. - (Essential)
  • % - 6. Work closely with the teachers to create a close, caring, respectful relationship with each child’s family. - (Essential)
  • % - 7. Assist in preparation of a rich, stimulating, learning environment for children. this may require that one be able to move and carry furniture, lift 30 lb. bags of sand or rice, carry outdoor equipment indoors or outdoors. - (Essential)
  • % - 8. Assist in providing a healthy and safe environment. This requires that one be agile and strong. - (Essential)
  • % - 9. Assist in maintaining the daily routine that meets children’s need for rest, nutrition, quiet and active play, both in and outdoors, throughout the day. (Requires that one be able to play comfortably on the floor, sit on the floor for long periods of time, sit in child-sized chairs at low table, hold children in one’s lap, and play outdoors for long periods of time in both hot and cold weather). - (Essential)

Required Competencies

1. Complete and maintain membership in professional organizations (local, state, and national).
2. Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and enroll in college courses that promote one’s professional growth.
3. Practice use of ideas and knowledge acquired, sharing this information with other staff.
4. Maintain familiarity and meet minimum requirements as indicated by the ND Child Care Center Early Childhood Services -Chapter 75-
03-10, Licensing Rules and Regulations. Adhere to these policies to the best of your ability.
5. Attend the appropriate amount of certified training annually.
6. Keep current on Early Childhood Education and Child Care issues.
Leadership
1. Complete and maintain membership in professional organizations (local, state, and national).
2. Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and enroll in college courses that promote one’s professional growth.
3. Practice use of ideas and knowledge acquired, sharing this information with other staff.
4. Maintain familiarity and meet minimum requirements as indicated by the ND Child Care Center Early Childhood Services -Chapter 75-
03-10, Licensing Rules and Regulations. Adhere to these policies to the best of your ability.
5. Attend and/or participate in online professional development for the appropriate amount of certified training annually.
6. Keep current on Early Childhood Education and Child Care issues.
Health/Safety
1. Complete and maintain membership in professional organizations (local, state, and national).
2. Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and enroll in college courses that promote one’s professional growth.
3. Practice use of ideas and knowledge acquired, sharing this information with other staff.
4. Maintain familiarity and meet minimum requirements as indicated by the ND Child Care Center Early Childhood Services -Chapter 75-
03-10, Licensing Rules and Regulations. Adhere to these policies to the best of your ability.
5. Attend the appropriate amount of certified training annually.
6. Keep current on Early Childhood Education and Child Care issues.



Minimum Requirements

• Upon being hired, UCLC will provide the following:
Enrollment in North Dakota Growing Futures training program for childcare professional development.
Basic child care course from North Dakota Growing Futures called, "Getting Started" .
This must be completed within 90 days of employment
CPR/First Aid/AED training. This must be completed within 60 days of employment
ND Mandated Reporter Training

•Successfully complete a Criminal Background Check - includes fingerprinting.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children 3-5 years old.
• Focus on early childhood education, child development, elementary education, nursing, occupational therapy, or related fields.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume.
• 2 References not related to the applicant.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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