Job description

Late or incomplete application submissions will not be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:

· Letter of interest addressed to Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position;

· Application for Employment for the Circuit Court of Cook County (available at http://www.cookcountycourt.org/HOME/Employment-Opportunities) by September 22, 2022 ;

· Applicant’s current resume.

Job Summary and Duties:
Along with the Child Care Attendant II, the Child Care Attendant I staffs the Children’s Rooms located in court facilities throughout Cook County. The Child Care Attendant I performs the following duties:

• Provides basic childcare for children up to age 12 when their caregivers are in court or

otherwise engaged on the premises in court matters;

• Screens for visible signs of illness children whose caregivers seek the services of the

Children’s Room;

• Reviews registration and other forms for proper completion, with particular attention to

caregiver instructions relating to the child’s food and other allergies;

• Adheres to caregiver instructions relating to the child’s food and other allergies
• Provides caregivers with the Policies and Procedures of the Children’s Rooms and ensures compliance;
• Maintains the Children’s Rooms, including toys, furnishings, and equipment, in a neat, clean, and well-organized manner;
• Selects activities and projects for the children in his or her care that are age-appropriate,

educational, and fun;

• As part of the childcare team, creates a welcoming, supportive, and atmosphere in the Children’s Rooms;
• Attends regular training and continuing education classes as directed;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D., Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field preferred;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred;
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a childcare setting;
• Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Reliability and dependability;
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a childcare team.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move around the Children’s Room, courthouse, and elsewhere as required
• Ability to intermittently twist, stoop, and bend as required to care for small children
• Ability to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
• Strength to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use a telephone and computer on a daily basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,310.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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