Child Care Worker

ST JOHNS HEALTH•Jackson, WY

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Current CPR Heartsaver AED required within 90 days of hire
Good communication, interpersonal, phone and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

One year of documented experience working in a Child Care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
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