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Blossoming Minds prides itself on valuing "quality over quantity" with the high quality of care and learning we provide. Our environment and vibe is warm and inviting to our children, families and staff. We are seeking a support staff to assist with various classrooms in the center. The position is for Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm shift. Our prime candidate must have a year of daycare experience and will contribute to creating a high quality environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities include:

Establishing and maintaining a healthy and nurturing learning environment Providing a safe and loving environment for the children under their care Dedicated team member upholding our standard of quality, expectations, and strong reputation Representing Blossoming Mind's mission and values Following of Employee and Center's Policies and Procedures Understanding and implementing the objectives/expectations within the classroom Understanding and following of all state regulations within the building Meeting annual professional development requirements, per state regulations Working collaboratively with all faculty and fostering a team-based work environment Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child Usage of center app for inputting notifications of each child's daily log Establishing positive and effective family relations Supporting each child's social and emotional development Preparing of bottles, meals, and snacks for children as provided by parents Diaper changes if applicable Supervising children and incorporating appropriate activities when the 1st shift teacher leaves for the day Ensuring all classroom areas are kept clean

Requirements :

1 year of daycare experience required Ability to work on a team Strong interpersonal skills Ability to build relationships with children and families Show empathy and compassion for young children Dependable, reliable, adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations Must be able to properly lift children Meet annual professional development requirements, per state regulations Caring, loving, and energetic individual who enjoys teaching young children Must meet state criteria for child care employment Come join our team and BLOSSOM with us at Blossoming Minds! We are not a franchise and we welcome all YOU can bring to our center to make for a wonderful experience and high quality center where "Children's Minds Blossom." We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person