Child Care Worker

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers in a day care environment preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Able to relate well to others.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Discusses care of child with parent and/or guardian and make notes of any special instructions.
• Communicates any questions or concerns with parent and/or guardian on a regular basis.
• Contacts parent and/or designee on work site in the event of any immediate concerns or emergencies.
• Works individually or with a group of children, depending on the number of children attending program.
• Creates a safe, caring and comfortable environment for children.
• Changes diapers and clothes of infants and toddlers as needed.
• Allows for rest time for children as directed by the parent and/or guardian.
• Aids in providing meals and drinks to children as directed by the child’s parent and/or guardian.
• Encourages children to care for and pick up books and toys.
• Supervises rest periods and change crib sheets when needed.
• Washes and sanitizes toys and equipment daily.
• Puts toys and equipment away at the end of each day.
• Encourages and supervises play time activities, such as; singing, playing with toys, drawing, coloring, games and reading.
• Aids children with health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toilet habits.

Additional Requirements

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Cultural Standards

• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with all members of school community to carry out responsibilities;
• Interacts professionally with a diverse range of constituents;
• Maintains an attendance record that meets or exceeds an acceptable standard as defined by ACS policy;
• Takes responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks, projects, and duties while maintaining a professional manner;
• Makes efficient use of time by organizing and prioritizing work efficiently;
• Presents a professional appearance by adhering to ACS dress code;
• Actively engages in job/career growth by attending inservice programs, professional development, educational courses and seminars;
• Actively listens and responds in a respectful non-confrontational manner to the opinions of others;
• Fosters positive attitude in the workplace;
• Maintains and respects strict confidentiality of any sensitive information related to Atlantis Charter School, its faculty, staff and students.

Terms of Employment

• At will employment.
• Hourly rate as negotiated per agreement.

Work Environment

• Ability to walk, sit, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in noisy environment.