Child Care Associate

CLUB4 FITNESS•Hernando, MS

7d•$9 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This employee is responsible for the supervision and care of children/babies in a small childcare setting. The role involves arriving promptly, greeting children and parents, assisting children with daily tasks, organizing and initiating playtime activities, monitoring behavior, and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. Full attention must be given to every child and infant at all times, with no studying or use of cell phones allowed during scheduled shifts.

Requirements

Current certification in infant/Child, CPR, First Aid and AED
Be enthusiastic and constantly alert.
Capable of talking, listening, watching, and interacting with various age groups of children for various periods of time.
Ability to anticipate and prevent potential problems.
Appropriately handle disruptive children.
Maintain patience and energy throughout a shift.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents/members, children, co-workers, and management.
Regularly required to sit or stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Required to walk frequently.
Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be capable of lifting and or moving up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

If a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualification set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

Arrive at work promptly at the scheduled time, wearing proper uniform.
Greet children and parents/members when they arrive.
Assist children and babies with daily tasks, (assisting with jackets, shoes, snacks, or toys which cannot be reached).
Contact parent/member when a diaper needs to be changed.
Organize and initiate playtime activities.
Monitor and control the behavior of the children.
Organize, store, and sanitize all play equipment daily.
Clean at the end of shift.
Clean and disinfect bathroom.
Clean windows.
Dispose of trash.
Vacuum carpet.
Disinfect desks, chair swings, cribs, etc.
Wash linens and pillows daily.