Relief Childcare Provider
About The Position
This is a part-time, relief position with a pay rate of $16.50 per hour. Hours may vary depending on the program needs. Childcare providers are responsible for the direct supervision of children ages 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 child care 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 Participate in staff meetings and trainings Be willing to participate in annual performance reviews Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES: Candidate must: 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 QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a high school diploma, at least 2 years of experience in paid or unpaid childcare and be at least 18 years old. The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
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
- At least 2 years of experience in paid or unpaid childcare
- 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 child care 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
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings
- Be willing to participate in annual performance reviews
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
