Child Care Provider

Lewis-Clark State College•Lewiston, ID

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

LC State invites applications for the position of Child Care Provider (2 openings). Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $17.90 per hour.

Requirements

Some knowledge of the normal development of children from six weeks to preschool age.
Some knowledge of methods used to teach preschool children basic skills.
Experience reading and understanding written instructions.
At least two years of experience as a teacher in an early childhood setting.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active listening.

Nice To Haves

National competency-based credential as a Certified Childcare Professional or Child Development.
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood education.
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood education, school-age care, child development, social work, nursing, sociology, psychology, human development and family studies, or another child-related field.

Responsibilities

Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Plans and prepares developmentally appropriate curriculum activities, including art, music, and physical activities.
Implements activity plans.
Monitors, observes, and interacts with children.
Cares for the physical needs of children, including feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and administering medications.
Communicates with parents orally and in writing concerning the needs, progress, and behavior of children.
Maintains attendance, meal, and activity records.
Assures a safe environment.
Designs bulletin boards and other displays.
Assists with food preparation, service, and cleanup.
Be a backup when the Director is absent.
Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.