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Job Summary:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
The House of Representatives Childcare Center (HRCCC) has been providing full-day, year-round, quality childcare for children of the Members of Congress, staff, and House support personnel since 1987. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the HRCCC is a developmentally based childcare program where staff work as partners with parents in the development of the whole child, including their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Our mission is to provide exceptional quality care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and diverse environment to support the children and families of the House Community.
The incumbent serves as a Lead Teacher and is responsible coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of childcare services in assigned classrooms; providing active supervision of assigned children; ensuring that children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met; training and mentoring staff; overseeing developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and assessment; and establishing positive relationships with children and their parents. The position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Pay is commensurate with experience with a minimum annualized salary of $62,418.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintains responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of childcare services in assigned classroom; always ensures quality and continuity of care. Provides and coordinates care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met.
- Serves as a leader in the classroom, House Childcare Center, and CAO team. Coordinates and oversees all aspects of classroom operation. Trains, coaches, and mentors staff; provides tools and resources.
- Maintains child to staff ratios; always provides active supervision of children.
- Utilizes universal precautions and brings to Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families.
- Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Prioritizes health and safety; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines.
- Leads efforts to promote awareness of healthy practices.
- Coordinates and oversees developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Prepares for and holds Parent-Teacher Conferences, orientation meetings, and other parent meetings as needed.
- Supports children and families through transitions including enrollment and withdrawal, between classrooms, to and from home each day, and between activities throughout the day.
- Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Childcare Center rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
- Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences. Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker.
- Remain calm in challenging situations.
- Shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
- Models high quality work; demonstrates and promotes ongoing reflection and growth.
- Holds regular classroom team meetings and manages work-time schedules of team.
- Conducts daily child health and safety checks.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of early childhood development and learning principles and best practices; actively develops junior teaching staff.
- Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained.
- Creates and updates classroom handbooks, child portfolios, and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Classroom Portfolio.
- Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth.
- Appropriately addresses employee conflicts and disciplinary actions.
- Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in early childhood education or similar field required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with young children and their families in an early childhood setting.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:
- Knowledge of child development and learning environments; ability to understand developmental progress and identify the needs of all applicable children.
- Ability to understand and apply childcare educational research, standards, and/or best practices.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and best practices related to classroom control, behavior management, behavioral observation, teaching practices, and instructional methodologies.
- Skill in curriculum development and lesson planning.
- Knowledge of and ability to use relevant learning management platforms and tools.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to childcare.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.
- Skill in facilitation, documentation, and record management.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and ensure data protection and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of allergies and dietary restrictions
- Knowledge of sanitation guidelines and health and safety laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions/changes.
- Ability to communicate difficult or unpopular guidance or direction, while maintaining a positive relationship with management and staff.
- Knowledge of and ability to use various automated systems, such as Microsoft Office tools, computers, mobile devices, phone systems, etc.
- All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.
- All employees in leadership positions within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Coalition Building, Decision-Making, Leading People, Results Orientation, and Strategic Planning.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This position is in a school setting that is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions apply. The work involves light physical activity and may include moderate physical activity, such as moving furniture and equipment, lifting, and moving children, pushing cribs/carts/strollers, and participating in planned physical exercises with children (e.g., jumping, dancing, running). The incumbent must be able to meet minimum physical requirements and work environment demands.
Security Requirements:
- Must successfully complete a criminal history records check.
- Employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan.
- Must successfully complete a Public Trust investigation with a Child Registry check.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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