The House of Representatives Child Care 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.

Duties

Summary

Requirements

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Qualifications

Qualifications • Possesses and maintains a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.  Associates in Early Childhood Education or similar field preferred. • Experience working with young children and their families in an early childhood setting. • Demonstrated knowledge of basic child development as well as the ability to understand the developmental progress and identify the needs of all applicable children. • Ability to organize and plan effectively. Detail oriented with the ability to work under stress, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, as well as the ability to exercise judgment and discretion. • Ability to sustain a high level of energy and a positive, professional attitude. • Proficient in using varied information and automated office systems to include computers and mobile devices, MS Office, web-based systems, copier, phone, etc. Additional requirements: • Ability to acquire and maintain Infant/Child/Adult CPR Certification. Required within 30 days of hire date. • Ability to acquire and maintain First Aid Certification. Required within 30 days of hire date. • Ability to successfully complete an annual physical, maintain required vaccinations and tuberculosis test prior to employment and annually thereafter. • Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance required. Flexibility with scheduling and availability to work additional hours as needed. • Ability to meet minimum physical requirements: ·         lift (from floor) and carry up to fifty pounds ·         push a crib/cart/stroller with up to 6 children for potentially long distances ·         carry Classroom Go-Bag and other emergency supplies ·         utilize fine and medium hand manipulations. ·         assume postures in low level positions such as bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and sitting on the floor ·         agility to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations ·         possess hearing and visual capabilities necessary to monitor the environment and children’s well-being ·         be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions • Must be able to secure and maintain applicable security clearances. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

Contacts

• Address CAO 441 2nd St Washington, DC 20515
• Name: CAO Human Resources
• Phone: 202-225-2926