Afternoon Caregiver

Grade 11

PartTime / Substitute 15 Hours Per Week

Monday to Friday: 2:00pm 5:00pm

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Works as a team to ensure a safe healthy and supportive classroom environment. Assists the Lead Caregiver in planning and implementing appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities for assigned age group.

Additionally this position will be responsible for closing the classroom at night.

Closing the classroom includes:
Cleaning and restocking classroom items.
Sweeping
Garbage
Wipe down tables and surfaces
Sanitizing toys and furniture
Laundry once a week

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as a team member to conduct weekly planning and implementation of appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum under the supervision of the Center Manager.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the Lead Caregiver on a daily basis.
• Ensures the supervision of children and daily operations of the classroom.
• Participates in the daily routine including circle time small group and outdoor play.
• Completes routine paperwork such as attendance records meal counts and incident reports.
• Works as a team member in keeping the classroom neat and organized.
• Ensures compliance of Day Care Regulations and Agency/ Program Policies and Procedures.
• Works as a team member to keep building equipment both indoors and out clean and in good condition; reports problems to the Center Manager.
• Performing daily health checks.
• Uses good judgment in handling routine situations; seeks assistance from Center Manager in all other situations.
• Communicates information and activities with parents daily.
• Participates in required professional development trainings and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability and desire to work with children of all ages and their families.
• Must be able to work well in a teamteaching atmosphere.
• Must exhibit good judgment and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work with others in a warm nonjudgmental manner have professional behavior and be a positive role model.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting children climbing stairs bending stooping and stocking shelves.
• Must attend meetings and First Aid/MAT training if requested.
• Must have a NYS Drivers License with good driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must complete and maintain required training in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a twoyear period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• 3 months related paid or volunteer experience.

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