Child Care Center Attendant

Position Title: Child Care Center Attendant

Location: Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA

Hours: The Child Care Center is scheduled to be open:

• Monday - Thursday: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Shifts will vary during the operational hours.

Salary: $16.87 to $19.75 per hour depending on qualifications and certifications. 

Overview: Working with children ages 6 months to 10 years, can foresee potential problems and have the specialty skills needed to solve them. Reports directly to the Child Care Center Director, top priorities for this position will include the supervision of children's recreation, and assisting with planning, organizing, and maintaining equipment and supplies.  

In addition, this position will:  

• Clean and maintain an orderly room.  
• Provide program information as needed.  
• Demonstrate good communication skills.  
• Provide excellent customer service. 

Duties: 

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for children in the room daily.  
• Assist in making sure that the environment is always neat and orderly.  
• Strive to exceed expectations, foster relationships with positive and effective communication.  
• Assist parents with the signing in/out process upon dropping off/picking up their children.  
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance, time, and illness sheets.  
• Meet and follow all childcare rules and licensing regulations.  
• Assist with room activities.  
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.  
• Maintain confidentiality.  
• Keep supervisor informed on all relevant matters.  
• Attending in-service and staff meetings.  
• Attending mandatory Fairfax County training.  
• Able to work morning, evening, and weekend hours. 
• All other duties as assigned by Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old or older to apply. 
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date. 

Physical Requirements:

• Perform moderate physical activity to include lifting up to 20 pounds.  

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.  

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. 

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.