Infant/Toddler Primary Caregiver Position Available In Union, New Jersey

Infant/Toddler Primary Caregiver RCAO/ Helping Hands Learning Academy 796 East Hazelwood Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 We are looking for qualified caregivers to prepare children developmentally and emotionally by easing them into a nurturing environment. The caregivers will be responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program activities that promote the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery. All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by RCAO/Helping Hands Learning Academy, NJDOL, and the Birth to Three Learning Standards. The caregiver must have a great love and patience for children. Responsibilities Plan and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children and assure the well-being and safety of the children in his/her care. Promote healthy child growth and development through play. Provide nurturing and responsive caregiving techniques. Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem. Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments. Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities. Fully implement the Creative Curriculum and daily schedule. Create lesson plans to guide learning. Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times. Track children’s progress through Teaching Strategies GOLD and report to parents. Communicate with parents regularly through the ProCare app. Collaborate with other educators. Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Skills Proven experience as a Infant/Toddler Caregiver Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Certification in child CPR Child Development Associate (CDA) or a Valid license to practice profession

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person