Child Care Assistant

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

. Plan and execute early childhood education experiences using varied materials to promote children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeBuzzards Bay • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, focusing on emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children. Proficient in implementing age-appropriate curricula and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DevelopmentChild Guidance TechniquesSafety and Well-Being MonitoringPhysical Ability to Lift and Carry

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentChild Guidance TechniquesHealth ChecksActivity PlanningData Maintenance

Soft Skills

Professional InteractionPositive Interaction PromotionTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCivilian Medical Clearance Examination

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationYouth DevelopmentGroup Program ExperienceBackground InvestigationSafety Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute early childhood education experiences using varied materials to promote children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development
Work with the director and teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curricula and activities
Help establish an environment promoting positive interactions among children, youth, and adults
Assist in providing and leading planned activities
Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques
Interact professionally with staff, parents, and the command
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, receive children, and attend to their physical needs
Conduct health checks and ensure children’s safety and well-being
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 both indoors and outdoors
Ability to satisfactorily complete a 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 United States
Non-U.S. nationals must have resided within the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years, where applicable
Must satisfactorily complete Federal background checks and all applicable pre-employment requirements
Must submit a resume or other written application format in English
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives

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