University System of Maryland          Job Class Specification TITLE: CHILD CARE WORKER JOB CODE: N02CCU FLSA: NONEXEMPT JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE EEO6: H40 JOB FAMILY/SERIES: SOC IPED-SOC: 39-9011

APPROVED BY: Assistant Vice Chancellor JoAnn Goedert EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/06/2012

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, assists in providing direct child care 
services in a child care laboratory or child care center.     

PRIMARY DUTIES

1.  Provides education and care of young children.

2.  Assists in planning, organizing, and implementing age appropriate
    play activities designed to enhance the child's cognitive,
    emotional, and social development and to increase the child's
    awareness of his/her own personal health.

3.  Observes children in play area to ensure their safety.

4.  Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment
    for children.

5.  Monitors child care supplies including toys, books, and
    writing materials.

6.  Trains and supervises volunteers.

7.  Assists in collecting and maintaining data on children developmental progress.

8.  Participates in staff meetings to discuss issues and problems
    regarding the child care program.

9.  Provides general clerical support such as answering phones,
    greeting visitors, answering general inquiries, typing, scheduling
    appointments, and mailings.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  High-school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: One year experience in child care.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to
operate computers and other office equipment. Ability to care for and
play with children.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
Applicants may be required to submit to and successfully pass a
background investigation. Some positions may require a certificate in
Early Childhood Development and current first aid and CPR certification.