Childcare Provider- Part-time

Center for Youth Services•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Childcare providers are responsible for the direct supervision of children (birth - 18 years old) enrolled in a crisis nursery program, ensuring their physical safety at all times. The provider must be able to balance safety consideration with the child's need to be active.

Requirements

Adhere to ethical conduct
Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
Be non-judgmental and respectful
Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
Be youth centered and positive
Be family friendly
Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
Comply with NYS Child Care Provider and NY State OCFS regulations
A minimum of a high school diploma AND at least 2 years' experience in paid or unpaid childcare.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Recognize, document and take appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident
Maintain a clean, organized, appealing environment that promotes comfort and security
Maintain clean materials and equipment
Maintain constant surveillance of the surrounding outdoor environment
Ensure that each child receives nutritious meals, meeting their daily requirement
Maintain fair and orderly control, with constant supervision of children
Help children learn through setting limits
Work with other childcare providers, volunteers and parents to best meet the needs of the children in our care
Be professional when consulting with parents, provider and family members' maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Record timely, complete, legible documentation of child's observed behaviors
Represent the program in a positive and professional manner to all areas