Child Care Provider

Responsibilities

• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Plans and prepares developmentally appropriate curriculum activities, including art, music, and physical activities.
• Implements activity plans.
• Makes observations and interacts with children.
• Cares for the physical needs of children, including feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and administering medications.
• Communicates with parents orally and in writing concerning the needs, progress, and behavior of children.
• Maintains attendance, meal, and activity records.
• Affirms a safe environment.
• Designs bulletin boards and other displays.
• Aids in food preparation, service, and cleanup.
• Be a backup when the Director is absent.

Competencies

• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Active Listening

Required Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the normal development of children from six weeks to preschool age.
• Some knowledge of methods used to teach preschool children basic skills.
• Experience reading and understanding written instructions.
• At least two years of experience as a teacher in an early childhood setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• National competency-based credential as a Certified Childcare Professional or Child Development.
• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood education.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood education, school-age care, child development, social work, nursing, sociology, psychology, human development and family studies, or another child-related field.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, sit, stoop, squat, run, and climb stairs.

Additional Duties

• Direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure

Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References

Salary

$17.90 per hour