POSITION:     Aide (Substitutes; Multiple Positions)         Child Learning Center  PAY GRADE:     1  WAGE:                $7.97/hr. (as a minimum)

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the day-to-day activities of children in child care centers.

• Assists Group Leader with group activities and/or individual instruction, as required.

• Observes children and reports changes in behavior, attitude, or physical condition to Group Leader, in a timely manner.

• Maintains the cleanliness and order in the center, assists with serving meals, and alerts appropriate personnel of any emergency situation.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate with effectiveness.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania  State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

• Ability to assist and/or lift children weighing up to 50 pounds, as may be required.

• Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction.

• Ability to work split shifts, flexibility and transportation to move to various center locations, when program needs dictate.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC., OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022-1607, ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 1203, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012.

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