CHILD CARE PROVIDER - RSG

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE • Fairview, OR

2d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Service is seeking a Childcare Provider for the Ready, Set, Go! program. This role is responsible for providing childcare and educational enrichment for children of caregivers attending the program. The provider will ensure children are safe, manage conflicts effectively, and adhere to MFS childcare rules and policies. The position involves working with at-risk children in a safe and supportive environment, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED certificate or relevant, related equivalent experience.
• Experience providing childcare and enrichment to various age ranges of children (1 to 12 years of age).
• Desire and ability to work with children and families and ensure an enriching, positive, safe environment.
• A cooperative manner and the ability to work effectively within a team-dependent environment.
• Excellent behavior management skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and serving students with diverse abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
• Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment.
• Ability to establish and positive and effective individualized relationships with youth and adults.
• Possesses strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively and consistently prioritize, plan and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage any critical and/or safety incidents and effectively act in emergency situations.
• Flexibility to work evening hours is required.
• Must complete a criminal background check which includes a fingerprint background check.
• Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner.
• If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with academic enrichment programs is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide children with educational enrichment opportunities.
• Provide supervision and childcare for children ages 1 to 12 years.
• Ensure children are safe.
• Provide management of conflicts with children effectively.
• Ensure that MFS childcare provider rules and policies are followed consistently.
• Work effectively with at-risk children providing a safe and supportive environment for each child under care.
• Work within agency policies.
• Uphold confidentiality of children and their families.
• Comply with Metropolitan Family Service policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED