Part Time Child Caregiver

INDIANA MASONIC HOME INC•Franklin, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park is looking to add to our Childcare Team. Compass Park is a vast 320-acre community in the heart of Johnson County adjacent to Indianapolis. It is a vibrant community through all seasons and a place of beauty, rich in tall trees and winding footpaths. This job is in Franklin, IN. Part Time available.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Child Development Associate Certificate required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with and directly supervising children.
One year as a full-time caregiver with demonstrated leadership skills while completing a CDA certificate is acceptable.
Successful completion of first aid training and CPR certification within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to children ages 6 weeks to five years for their physical needs, which include: Assisting with diapering and with toileting, Playground and outdoor activity supervision, Feeding and/or assisting with meals, Supervising quiet time.
Interacts daily with young children, employees, and parents to ensure a smooth information flow and to ensure children’s needs are met.
Occasionally interacts with regulatory agency personnel.
Trains and supervises assisting caregivers.
Acts as a role model and support for staff on disciplinary concerns.
Assigns specific task responsibilities to caregivers, including meal supervision, cleaning, activities, etc.
Prepares and implements weekly lesson plans and utilizes varied resources to encourage creativity.
Is responsible for the maintenance and sanitation of assigned areas, including educational materials.
Keeps Childcare Manager informed of specific behavioral concerns and works with Manager to assess if conference is warranted.
Prepares daily information sheets and confers daily with parents about children’s progress.
Works specifically with children on individual assessments and maintains portfolios.
Works to ensure children are prepared for the next class.
Documents behaviors and skill developments on biannual progress reports.
Assists and provides backup support to other classrooms as needed.
Attends required workshops, staff meetings, in-services, center-related events, and necessary conferences.
Maintains sanitation standards according to posted procedures.
Complies with policies and standards, licensing regulations and procedures, including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.