Summary
We are a Child Care Center actively hiring educators for the 6 weeks - 3 yrs.
old age groups.
Upon hiring you will be trained to our philosophy, policies, procedures and general caring for our children.
This person will need to have a flexible schedule and enjoy working with children from 6 wks.
to 3 yrs.
old.
I am looking for someone full of energy and ready to work up to full time hours.
This will be a set shift of 7 am and 4 pm.
Duties
Educators will be responsible for up to 8 infants/ toddlers with another education in the classroom.
Both will be responsible for the following duties:
Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the Center's philosophy
Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities
Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times
Organize space, equipment and materials for activities
Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement
Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe
Complete the health and safety forms weekly for indoors and out doors
Follow the Center's procedures for administering medications and maintaining health Records
Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Center's Director or delegate and
record such incidents in the daily log book
Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating and sleeping as promptly as possible
Report all incidents of child abuse to the Director and follow Centers procedure and government regulations
Release children only to authorized persons
Ensure positive communication with parents
Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you
Attend regular staff meetings
Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centers' children, their parents, and staff
Maintain regular work attendance and punctuality
Promote the Center within the community
Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humor when personal resources are challenged
High degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills
Maintains timely and accurate files
Continuing personal and professional development in ECE
Requirements
The following requirements all candidates considered are:
Must be able to pass a background test
Must be 18 years of age
Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent
Must have interpersonal skills for with coworkers, parents, and community members
Must have mature and responsible attitude towards work
Must be able to lift 20 - 25 pounds and be able to frequently sit on floor.
** This position may require the individual hired to attend college classes at Trident Technical College or pursue a CDA while working based on your current education status.
Nice To Haves
Completion of ECD 101 course at least and have certificate/ transcript for verification
An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
At least 1 year with Childcare experience
Benefits
We offer:
Paid holidays for full time employees
Free or low cost Professional Development
Supplemental Insurance Options - Aflac
Monday - Friday only