Child Care Worker, Pottawatomie County (57129)
About The Position
Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Child Care Worker for its Pottawatomie County Location. The Child Care Worker is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children. Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.
Requirements
- High school Diploma
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a motor vehicle with acceptable liability insurance
- Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required
- Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services
- Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certified (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
- Life insurance & long term disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
