Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and general experience with childcare; or other equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Per DelaCare regulations—Successful completion of Training for Early Care and Education 1 and six months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting; successful completion of the traditional high school’s career pathway program in early childhood as recognized by the Office of Child Care Licensing; or successful completion of six (6) college/university credits (three (3) in early childhood education and three (3) in child development) and six (6) months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting. Per DelaCare regulations—an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background check and a negative TB test are required of the final candidate prior to employment. C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate must be obtained within two (2) months of hire.