Position:                    Day Care Aide

Supervisor:                Day Care Manager

General Job Description: Day Care Aide will provide a safe, caring environment for the children.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in all areas needed, including weekly lesson planning.
• Learn and follow all FOCUS guidelines for 4 Star Licensure.
• Obtain all required FOCUS trainings for 4 Star Licensure.
• Observe and Document in accordance with the New Mexico Early Learning Guidelines to create portfolios of children.
• Be able to perform all the duties, both physical and mental, associated with the normal care of children 2 years to 5 years old.
• Be able to perform all the duties, both physical and mental, associated with the normal operation of a day care center.
• Commit to a one-year performance as a successful day care aide in lieu of paying back training expenses to the district.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED, 45 hour entry-level course, or Early Childhood Education Child Growth and Development Course, 6 hour Quality Early Childhood Program for All, and current First Aide & CPR certification. Must complete and pass background check through both Farmington Municipal Schools and CYFD Childcare.

Recommended: FOCUS Trainings: Introduction to Early Learning Guidelines, The NM Authentic Observation Documentation Planning Process (AODCP), Powerful Interactions, Full Participation, and Intentional Teaching Series (Orientation & Intermediate)

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.  The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture.

Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.  After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

Commit to a one-year performance as a successful day care aide in lieu of paying back training expenses to the district.