Child Care Provider

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the care, safety and well being of children
  • Provide a loving environment
  • Set up physical environment to meet the needs of infants, preschool or school-aged children
  • Help plan an educational curriculum
  • Help provide weekly lesson plans to parents and childcare Manager
  • Participate in family activities, which include Christmas program, snacks with parents, summer picnic and parent appreciation nights
  • Attend monthly staff training meetings
  • Complete workshop training of 4 hours per year
  • Responsible for closing of facility, which includes room maintenance and locking of building

Qualifications:

  • Fingerprint clearance and Criminal Record checks
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Organizational skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of preschool and school-age children’s growth and development
  • Ability to work with children warmly, calmly, and unhurriedly
  • Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
  • Ability to work independently and professionally
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on projects
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive areas
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Strong creativity skills
  • Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift
  • Communicate (hearing, speech and written) with individuals in person and by phone in a tactful and courteous manner
  • Strong customer relation skills for all situations, including conflicts
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
  • Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift
  • Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy