PIIP Child Care Attendant, 2026-2027

Position Title: Parent Infant Interaction Program (PIIP) Child Care Attendant

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 2004

Reports to : PIIP Child Care Specialist

Shift Length: 8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Not Eligible

Starting Salary: $ 29,153.88

Position Summary:

The PIIP Child Care Attendant is responsible for providing care for the personal and developmental needs of the infant/toddlers in the State Licensed CRIB/Infant Care Center.

Essential Functions:

Monitor the growth and development of the infants and toddlers under the supervision of the Child Care Specialist

Maintain records on the growth and development of the infants/toddlers

Assist in food preparation and feeding of the infants during their assignment to the Center

Diaper and feed infants as necessary

Report any indication of adverse health problems to Child Care Specialist

Submit weekly age appropriate lesson plans

Interact with infants, following the educational plan, posted for each child

Use appropriate soothing and nurturing techniques, such as rocking, talking, etc. for restless, agitated children, as necessary

Play with infants, using appropriate stimulation and planned activities

Work with adolescent parents assigned to the center as lab students for the child development course

Assist in the maintenance, cleaning and organization of the CRIB/Infant Care Center

Assist the Child Care Specialist in inventory and list keeping for purchase of small supplies

Attend and assist the Child Care Specialist with the monthly Extended Family Support Group in-service sessions

Implement other duties as assigned by the Child Care Specialist and/or Program Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Considerable knowledge of the school system and its resources

Possess strong leadership and planning abilities

Knowledge of relevant Board of Education, Missouri State and Federal Regulation

Demonstrated capabilities in oral and written communications

Experience :

Experience working with infants/toddlers and adolescent parents (required)

Two (2) years’ experience as a childcare provider (preferred)

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

60 College Credit hours; minimum of nine (9) college credit hours in early childhood, child development, youth development, child/family related courses or current CDA (required)

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.