West Valley - Infant Child Care Provider - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy•West Valley City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Childcare Worker will perform a variety of tasks at a childcare facility or institution. This role involves caring for and attending to the needs of children, planning and organizing activities, encouraging development, monitoring for issues, implementing discipline, teaching healthy habits, cleaning, and maintaining records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least one year of related experience required
Certification in first aid and CPR required; must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary
Must pass criminal background check
Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers.
Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents.
Extensive knowledge of childcare principles and procedures.
Ability to relate to children and make the childcare facility an enjoyable atmosphere.
Knowledge of early childhood teaching strategies.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities and playtime.
Plans and organizes games and recreational activities for children in a group setting.
Plans and teaches activities such as arts and crafts, designed to improve fine and gross motor skills.
Encourages children’s emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept.
Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary.
Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility.
Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene.
Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.
Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Performs other related duties as assigned.