Child Care Worker (part time sub)
About The Position
Provides support to the classroom teacher and overall center by reinforcing safety expectations, taking care of the resources and materials in all environments, implementing the classroom management model, and instructing children. The child care worker also supports parents/families by establishing good rapport, positive methods of communication, and mutual care practices for children. Essential Functions 1. Supports classroom teachers & fellow staff members by: Assisting in all classroom management such as preparing classroom for meals, rest time, clean up, and toiletry duties Reinforcing behavioral expectations in accordance with SJH policy Preparing materials for, and executing a variety of planned activities through 1:1, small group, and large group instruction and directed by classroom teacher Giving breaks and helping out as needed Assisting with Center opening and closing procedures, including communicating to teachers info from parents and to closing staff any pertinent information for families 2. Maintains a safe environment by: Coordinating the arrangement and care of the child care center including classrooms and learning centers, playgrounds, storage areas, materials and equipment Providing a safe physical and emotional environment that meet the needs of each individual child Ensuring safety of children through constant supervision by sight and/or sound Teaching, modeling, and promoting appropriate practices in the area of health and safety including, but not limited to, cleanliness/personal hygiene, nutrition, and safe choices 3. Supports families by: Developing positive rapport with children and parents Initiating greetings of each child/parent Maintaining effective and frequent communication with families, especially in the area of development progress and behavior Responding appropriately to questions and inquiries for information 4. Other Duties: Performs special projects as assigned by the Center Director. Light housekeeping duties
Requirements
- Current CPR Heartsaver AED required within 90 days of hire
- Good communication, interpersonal, phone and customer service skills
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Four to six hours of the day spent standing and walking.
- Intermittent sitting, often on the floor with children.
- Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing several times per day
Nice To Haves
- One year of documented experience working in a Child Care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports classroom teachers & fellow staff members by: Assisting in all classroom management such as preparing classroom for meals, rest time, clean up, and toiletry duties Reinforcing behavioral expectations in accordance with SJH policy Preparing materials for, and executing a variety of planned activities through 1:1, small group, and large group instruction and directed by classroom teacher Giving breaks and helping out as needed Assisting with Center opening and closing procedures, including communicating to teachers info from parents and to closing staff any pertinent information for families
- Maintains a safe environment by: Coordinating the arrangement and care of the child care center including classrooms and learning centers, playgrounds, storage areas, materials and equipment Providing a safe physical and emotional environment that meet the needs of each individual child Ensuring safety of children through constant supervision by sight and/or sound Teaching, modeling, and promoting appropriate practices in the area of health and safety including, but not limited to, cleanliness/personal hygiene, nutrition, and safe choices
- Supports families by: Developing positive rapport with children and parents Initiating greetings of each child/parent Maintaining effective and frequent communication with families, especially in the area of development progress and behavior Responding appropriately to questions and inquiries for information
- Performs special projects as assigned by the Center Director.
- Light housekeeping duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
