Draper - Infant Daycare Provider - 26-27 School Year
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, including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities and playtime. The provider will also plan and organize games, recreational activities, and arts and crafts designed to improve children's fine and gross motor skills. A key aspect of this role is encouraging children's emotional, social, and physical development, and fostering a positive self-concept. The provider will monitor for signs of emotional and developmental issues, implementing appropriate disciplinary measures and teaching healthy habits. Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, as well as keeping records on individual children, are also essential duties.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
