Childcare Provider

Position Title: Childcare Provider

Reports to: Preschool Learning Center Director

Work Hours: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (rotating shifts)

Salary/Position Category: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Number of days: 190

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE/REASON:

Plan, implement, and supervise all classroom activities designed to foster and enhance all areas of the child's development. The position may require working rotating shifts. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

One (1) + year of work experience with groups of children in a childcare setting.

Be 21 years of age or older.

OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

·      Basic knowledge of child development best practices;

·      Proficient in the use of standard computer applications;

·      Excellent written and oral communication skills;

·      Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and clients.

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Guides and facilitates activities of children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.

·      Writes weekly lesson plans and classroom observations;

·      Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials;

·      Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards;

·      Conducts home visits and parent conferences and uses information to discuss the child's individual development and progress;

·      Assists with lunch, snack, and clean-up routine, and assists children with clothing management;

·      Assists in conducting the daily Health and Safety checklist;

·      Assist the teacher in completing required reports.

·      Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.

SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·      Establishes positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on relationships of trust and rapport with the children's parents;

·      Performs all other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Work is performed in a normal, heated, or air-conditioned school environment.

·      Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.

·      Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. 

·      Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components;

·      Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

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