Childcare Worker

Position: Childcare Worker

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred childcare experience and OKDHS training/certifications.

Primary Purpose: Provide a safe nurturing and educational environment for children by supervising play preparing meals managing hygiene (diapering/potty training) and implementing developmental activities. Maintain cleanliness communicate with parents and ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Key skills include patience alertness and strong communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Comply with School Board Policy.

• Supervision & Safety: Actively monitor children during play naptime and meals to ensure safety.

• Basic Care: Change diapers assist with restroom use and help with dressing/grooming.

• Activity Planning: Create or implement age-appropriate educational games crafts and outdoor activities.

• Nutrition: Prepare and serve nutritious snacks and meals.

• Environment Maintenance: Sanitize toys clean equipment and tidy classrooms/play areas.

• Communication & Reporting: Maintain daily records of routines and behavior to share with parents and report any injuries or developmental concerns.

• Compliance: Adhere to all safety security and licensing procedures including CPR/first aide requirements.

• Supervise and assist at arrival and departure.

• Assist students in classrooms with tasks completion and guided practice of skills being taught.

• Familiarize yourself with the program regulations and procedures in the classroom and throughout the school setting.

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good student health and safety.

• Use good judgment at all times.

• Reward students with praise and other positive reinforcements for good behavior and work.

• Maintain appropriate work habits including regular and punctual attendance

• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff members.

• Will demonstrate respect and dignity in the workplace.

Other Job Functions:

• Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students patrons and personnel.

• To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the center/school.

• Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

Skills Knowledge and abilities:

• Computer literacy.

• Excellent computation skills

• Effective communication both orally and written.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to relate positively with children and adults.

• Plan schedule and organize work.

• Maintain a positive work environment.

• Possess an understanding of child development.

• Interpret and apply laws regulations and policies.

• Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Proficient in multitasking.

Physical requirements:

• Good health and high energy level.

• Physical stamina to engage in activities and lift children.

• Bending and stooping.

• Ability to lift objects above shoulder level.

• Ability to tolerate a stressful environment.

• Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs or more.

• Walking occasional running pushing pulling.

• Strong and physical constitution.

Coordinates With: Early Learning Center Coordinator

Reports To: Early Learning Center Coordinator and District Administrators