Childcare Provider

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Position Title: Childcare Provider

Reports to: Preschool Learning Center Director

Work Hours: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (rotating shifts)

Salary/Position Category: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Number of days: 190

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE/REASON:

Plan implement and supervise all classroom activities designed to foster and enhance all areas of the childs development. The position may require working rotating shifts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

One (1) year of work experience with groups of children in a childcare setting.

Be 21 years of age or older.

OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

Basic knowledge of child development best practices;

Proficient in the use of standard computer applications;

Excellent written and oral communication skills;

Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and clients.

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guides and facilitates activities of children including: daily activities field trips selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.

Writes weekly lesson plans and classroom observations;

Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials;

Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards;

Conducts home visits and parent conferences and uses information to discuss the childs individual development and progress;

Assists with lunch snack and clean-up routine and assists children with clothing management;

Assists in conducting the daily Health and Safety checklist;

Assist the teacher in completing required reports.

Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.

SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes positive and productive relationships with families focusing on relationships of trust and rapport with the childrens parents;

Performs all other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in a normal heated or air-conditioned school environment.

Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and able to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and to handle other computer components;

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

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