Auto Generated UID (For Official Use Only):
25-04-09059564968
O*NET Job Zone:
Job Zone 2
O*NET Job Code:
39-9011
Work Days Per Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Work Hours Per Week:
40
Estimated Work Hours Per Day:
8
Hourly Work Schedule Per Day:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Are Hours Per Day Flexible?:
Yes, hours are flexible.
Payment Frequency:
Bi-Weekly
Estimated Annual Salary (If value is 0, employer did not provide):
16245
Opening Date of Announcement:
04/10/2025
Closing Date of Announcement:
05/10/2025
Anticipated Start Date of Employment:
00/00/0000
Anticipated Closing Date of Employment:
00/00/0000
Number of Job Openings:
4
Job Location:
Saipan
Job Location Address:
Micro Beach Road, Garapan, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
FLSA Covered?:
Yes
DOD or VEVRAA Related?:
No
Overtime Available?:
Yes, overtime rate calculated at 1.5x per hour
Payroll Deductions:
Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, Social Security (FICA), Medicare Tax
Job Qualification Requirements:
Must be a High School graduate; and Preferably have a minimum 24 months of work experience as a Child Care Worker in a childcare facility setting; must be able to meet the pre-hiring and post hiring qualification requirements for childcare staff as prescribed under Title 55, Sub-Chapter 55-40.1, § 55-40.1-226 of the CNMI Child Care Standard Rules and Regulation, which include the following:
(1) Must be of reputable and responsible character and shall not have a criminal history record, employment history or background which poses a risk to children in care. specifically:
a. Must have no conviction of a crime involving violence, alcohol or drug abuse, sex offense, offense involving children and any other conviction, the circumstances of which indicate that the applicant may pose a danger to children.
b. Must have no employment history indicating violence, alcohol or drug abuse and any other violation of employer rule or policy, the circumstances of which indicate that the applicant may pose a danger to children.
c. Must have no background information which shows that the applicant has been identified as and substantiated to be the perpetrator of child abuse or neglect.
d. For this purpose, all applicants must provide a current CNMI police clearance.
(2) Must be willing and able to annually participate in at least 30 hours of training as approved and monitored by the childcare licensing program and childcare development fund.
(3) Must be willing to undergo additional criminal background checks, once selected, and before being allowed to work or perform services at the daycare facility. such background checks shall include the following:
a. Fingerprint background check from any available CNMI government criminal database.
b. A fingerprint background check done on any available federal database as recommended by the FBI.
c. A criminal background check on the CNMI government child abuse and neglect registry.
d. A criminal background check on the national sex offender registry if the CNMI government has the capability of accessing this.
e. An annual CNMI police clearance.
(4) Must have good oral and written English communication skills. This is particularly necessary in preparing childcare licensing requirements on daily reports and observations.
(5) Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft word and excel.
(6) Must provide at least two (2) recommendation letters from previous employers, which must include a statement on work reliability, punctuality. attendance, and work ethics.
(7) Must provide at least two (2) letters of reference from non-family members.
(8) Must have first aid & CPR certificate (pediatric).
(9) must have tb clearance, health and food handler certificate.
(10) Post-hiring requirements: within 90 days from start of work: must complete and pass the 12 topics of pre-service trainings required by childcare development fund.
We are an equal opportunity employer and the above qualifications and requirements shall apply to both U.S. workers and non-U.S. workers.
Additional Job Information: Benefits, Required Tools, Supplies, etc.:
The name of the employer is SmartStart Learning, LLC dba SmartStart Nurturing Center.
This job opportunity is for a permanent and full-time position.
Job Location: Micro Beach Road, Garapan, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Selected applicants for the job opportunity will need to travel to and reside in Saipan, CNMI to perform the services or labor required by the job opportunity.
Housing Provided: No.
Food Provided: No
Transportation Required: No
Daily Transportation to and from the worksite: n/a
Fringe Benefits: None
Employer will provide the workers, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned.
Interested applicants may submit their applications, Resume, supporting credentials, including, but is not limited to employment certificates, at the office of SmartStart Learning LLC dba SmartStart Nurturing Center located at Micro Beach Road, Garapan, Saipan, CNMI. Applicants may also submit their applications and supporting credentials via email at: linasaipan@aol.com. Applicants may also mail their resume and supporting credentials to P.O. Box 506093 Saipan MP, 96950. Applicants may also contact Ms. Angelina L. Villagomez at Tel. No. (670) 483-2911 or (670) 233-0800. Applications may be submitted at the office of SmartStart Learning, LLC dba SmartStart Nurturing Center, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Applicants may be interviewed for job opportunity during regular work days from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by Ms. Angelina L. Villagomez, Director.
Job Posting Type:
New
Visa Type:
PERM
H-1A/H-2A/H-2B Related?:
Not Applicable
Staff Notes (For Official Use Only):
Confirmed by DC. 04/09/2025
(1) Attend to children at childcare center; (2) Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play; (3) Maintain a safe play environment; (4) observe and monitor children’s play activities; (5) communicate, verbal or written, with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behavior progress of children development and assessment, and related issues; (6) support children’s emotional and social development; (7) Encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts; (8) Care for children in childcare center setting; (9) Arrange rooms to encourage learning and ensuring physical safety of children; (10) Provide counsel, comfort or encouragement to individuals or families; (11) Assist children with special needs; (12) Play with children outdoor in the morning an afternoon (activities, sports, dancing, and singing); (13) Clean, sanitize, and arrange educational materials; (14) Prepare quarterly or trimester child assessment report to comply with the standards prescribed by child care licensing program (local and federal) and quality rating improvement; (15) Update daily or asap logbook on observations, assessments, or incidents noted during the shift; (16) Perform daily duties and responsibilities in compliance with the CNMI CCDF quality rating improvement system (iters, ecers, sacers, and pas); (17) Provide log information to director on a daily basis; and (18) Perform other related duties as necessary.
