CHILD CARE PROVIDER - RSG

General Function

Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinators at Cherry Park and Earl Boyles Elementary schools, the Childcare Provider is responsible for providing childcare, assisting in day to day activities, in the preparation of class, and supporting children during class time.

Responsibilities

• Provide children with educational enrichment opportunities while also providing supervision and childcare for children ages 1 to 12 years
• Ensure children are safe and manage conflicts with children effectively
• Ensure the class is sanitized before and after each class period
• Ensure that MFS childcare provider rules and policies are followed consistently
• Work effectively with at-risk children providing a safe and supportive environment for each child under care
• Support the Program Associate with preparation and execution of outside play
• Work within agency policies and uphold confidentiality of children and their families
• Comply with Metropolitan Family Service policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Desire and ability to work with children and families and ensure an enriching, positive, safe environment
• A cooperative manner and the ability to work effectively within a team-dependent environment
• Excellent behavior management skills
• Commitment to inclusion and serving students with diverse abilities
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
• Values working in a multicultural, diverse environment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective individualized relationships with youth and adults
• Possesses strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively and consistently prioritize, plan and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to manage any critical and/or safety incidents and effectively act in emergency situations

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED certificate or relevant, related equivalent experience
• Experience providing childcare and enrichment to various age ranges of children (1 to 12 years of age)
• Experience with academic enrichment programs is preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred

Schedule

• 20 hrs/week
• Flexibility to work evening hours is required
• May require occasional early morning, weekend or evening work

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment, at community events, and/or at other locations as deemed necessary
• Position requires ability to stand for extended periods as well as sitting on the floor occasionally
• Position requires use of telephone, copier and may require accessing locations by use of stairs
• Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy