Daycare Support

About the Role

Performs a variety of routine childcare duties in the drop-in daycare program at the Aquatics Center.

Works under the general supervision of the Daycare Specialist. May be assigned supervisory duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates within the guidelines established by the state licensing department; watches and attends to children including diapering, feeding/bottle feeding.
• Records and documents participant information.
• Provides a clean, safe, and fun care environment for children; checks children in and out while providing basic childcare.
• Ensures safe play conditions and follows established security procedures when checking children out; observes safety procedures.
• Performs daily cleaning, maintenance, and organizing of the childcare area.
• Greets parents and children; orients parents regarding policies and procedures of the care center and maintains positive rapport with parents and patrons.
• Observes specific parent directions for feeding and special needs of children.
• Plans and carries out summer camp activities and assists with the planning and participates in special events.
• Provides first aid to injured children; completes accident reports; resolves problems and complaints and refers comments to supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform the duties.
• Six (6) months of childcare experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers permit within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications within 60 days of hire and maintain certification.
• Must complete 10 hours of childcare training as required by the Department of Health Bureau of Licensing for the State of Utah within one (1) year of hire.

Skills

• Some knowledge of basic childcare and feeding; understanding of infant and child development; health and medical care for children.
• Public relations and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with children and parents; be patient; move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; demonstrate good judgment and decision making.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and/or procedures.

Work Environment

• Performs in a climate-controlled environment.
• Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain such as walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, sitting, lifting, and reaching.
• Must frequently lift and/or move 20 to 50 pounds.
• Subject to call back in emergency situations.

Pay

The typical hiring range for this position is $12.31 to $13.54 per hour, depending on experience.