Child Care Assistant, FT

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, including curriculum development and implementation, child guidance techniques, and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children. Proficient in monitoring children's well-being and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards.

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Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DevelopmentChild Guidance TechniquesSafety MonitoringProgram Participation Data Management

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentChild Guidance TechniquesHealth ChecksActivity PlanningData Management

Soft Skills

Positive InteractionProfessional CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Certificate

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationYouth DevelopmentChild SafetyGroup Program ExperienceFederal Background Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute early childhood education experiences using varied materials to support children’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development
Work with the director and teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum 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 for and serve appropriate snacks and meals where applicable
Perform routine caregiving tasks, receive children, interact with them, 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, including working 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
Willingness and ability to work 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 satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements
U.S. citizenship or valid authorization to work in the United States
Non-U.S. nationals authorized to work in the U.S. must have resided within the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years
Males born after 12/31/1959 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Resume or other written application materials must be submitted in English
Preferred: two years of education above high school including 12 semester hours in a relevant field, 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