Child Care Assistant

Job overview

The Child Care Assistant role is based in Erie, PA, with flexible, non-traditional hours that may include evenings and weekends. The posting states pay of $20 per hour. Erie Family Center’s program serves children from birth through age 12 and supports their development. The assistant attends to children’s needs, maintains a safe environment, and plans developmentally appropriate activities. The role supports children’s social, emotional, language, motor, health, and physical development while working with families and the program team.

What you'll do

• Attend to children’s needs and safety
• plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities
• encourage language, motor, social, and emotional development
• support positive interactions and self-esteem
• and address challenging behaviors according to childcare guidelines. The program may require travel in and out of Erie County and Pennsylvania.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child care assistant

child development

early childhood

child safety

developmental activities

erie pa

erie family center

$20 per hour

per diem

evenings and weekends

cpr and first aid

travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies the position as per diem and requires current CPR/First Aid certification, clearances, a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, a physical exam, and drug screening.

About the employer

Erie Family Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.