Child Care Aide or Child Care Provider
About The Position
To provide quality care of children ranging from six weeks old up to age 12 with developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Establishes a nurturing and respectful relationship with all children and provides activities that enhance each child's self-concept and socialization skills. Establishes a positive learning environment and provides a variety of activities that promote children's physical skills, intellectual abilities, communication skills and creative expression. Utilizes knowledge gained through training and takes precautionary measures in order to provide for the safety of the children, parents, and other program participants. Contributes to the overall quality early childhood programming by promoting a positive developmentally appropriate practice and ensuring an overall safe, healthy and secure environment for children, staff and visitors. Integrates positive guidance techniques on a regular basis, such as communicating expectations, giving children realistic choices, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of Early Childhood Experience
- Associates in Child Studies/Education and/or obtain within 12-months of hire
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals
Responsibilities
- Establishes a nurturing and respectful relationship with all children and provides activities that enhance each child's self-concept and socialization skills.
- Establishes a positive learning environment and provides a variety of activities that promote children's physical skills, intellectual abilities, communication skills and creative expression.
- Utilizes knowledge gained through training and takes precautionary measures in order to provide for the safety of the children, parents, and other program participants.
- Contributes to the overall quality early childhood programming by promoting a positive developmentally appropriate practice and ensuring an overall safe, healthy and secure environment for children, staff and visitors.
- Integrates positive guidance techniques on a regular basis, such as communicating expectations, giving children realistic choices, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
