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About The Position

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, at least 360 hours of documented, supervised experience in a family childcare home, childcare center, or group childcare home, and at least one semester of student teaching with preschool-aged children; a current Center-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and at least 1,080 hours of documented, supervised experience working directly with children in a legally operating childcare center serving children through preschool; or at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and at least 1,080 hours of documented, supervised experience in a qualifying childcare center.
• Be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• Demonstrate a warm, friendly, and positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members.
• Maintain professionalism and be dependable and punctual.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and actively engage in activities required to safely supervise and keep up with children.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families.
• Is reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.
• The role may be especially suited to parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children and giving back to the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children and act as a positive role model.
• Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host-school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
• Safely supervise children and actively participate in activities required to keep up with them.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• Career development and growth opportunities.