Daycare (Panther Cub Daycare) 26-27

About the role

Reports to: Child Care Director. Primary purpose: Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Some experience in an infant/childcare setting.

Skills

• Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents
• Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children.
• Conduct age appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
• Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens.
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
• Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Observe and document developmental progress of children.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.
• Use standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple‑rider strollers, personal computer and printer.
• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids.
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self‑control in the presence of children.