Assistant Caregiver

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others may be assigned. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Prior Childcare experience preferred. Must be CPR/First Aid certified - or willingness to obtain (must renew yearly) Knowledge of Paths to Quality, NAEYC, and Indiana licensing standards preferred. Professional dress and appearance is a must. Must be competent in language arts and math. Ability to interact professionally with adults and children with a positive attitude. Maintain confidentiality on job related tasks. Must be willing to learn, set professional goals, and participate in job related training. Must be flexible; Assistant Caregivers may be required to work with all age groups.

Performance Responsibilities:

Others may be assigned. Assist lead caregivers in the smooth operation of the classroom in a calm and consistent manner. Maintain a clean and safe classroom. Assist lead caregivers to ensure the classroom meets all Paths to Quality, NAEYC, and Indiana State licensing standards. Classrooms must be in compliance at all times. Assist in ensuring a smooth transition from one age group to the next. Support children and families in the potty training process. Serve all meals in a family style manner; participate and actively engage with children during this time. Strictly adhere to Safe Sleep guidelines for Child Care Centers. Monitor student's progress and communicate regularly with lead caregivers. Administer record keeping on all children; including but not limited to daily records, monthly observations, and bi-annual progress reports. Use curriculum effectively and follow lesson plans based on each child's ability and developmental level. Maintain rapport with parents. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, I.E.: writing, typing, unlatching, unclasping, twisting lids, ensuring safe feeding temperatures, etc. The employee is regularly required to react and act quickly to ensure the safety and overall well-being of all children. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.