Child Care Assistant

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

. Plan and execute early childhood education experiences using varied materials .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeSan Juan • United StatesJunior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, including curriculum development, child guidance techniques, and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children. Proficient in monitoring children's well-being and fostering positive interactions among youth.

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Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DevelopmentChild Guidance TechniquesSafety MonitoringGroup Program Experience

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentChild Guidance TechniquesHealth ChecksRoutine Caregiving TasksProgram Participation Data Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProfessional InteractionTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCivilian Medical Clearance Examination

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationYouth DevelopmentChild SafetyGroup Program ExperienceBackground Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute early childhood education experiences using varied materials
Promote children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities with the director and teachers
Establish an environment promoting positive child and youth interactions
Provide and lead planned activities
Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques
Maintain program participation data and complete required daily reports
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials
Monitor children in classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, restrooms, study halls, lunch areas, and bus loading areas
Maintain control of and account for children’s whereabouts and safety
Arrange and serve appropriate snacks and meals where applicable
Perform routine caregiving tasks and attend to children’s physical needs
Conduct health checks and ensure children’s safety and well-being
Interact professionally with staff, parents, and command
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED certificate
Must be able to read, write and speak in English
One year of general experience working with children in a group program with children and/or youth
Physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely
Ability to work indoors and outdoors
Ability to satisfactorily complete Tier 1 background investigation, including state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years
Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination at preplacement and every two years
Must be authorized to work in the US; non-U.S. nationals must meet U.S. residency requirements
Must satisfactorily complete Federal background checks and applicable pre-employment requirements
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 and at least 18 must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Written resume or application must be submitted in English
Preferred: two years of education above high school, including 12 semester hours in relevant fields, or a one-year vocational certificate in childcare

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities