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Hometown Childcare
Childcare Teacher- Closer
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$35,480 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Child Care- Closer to maintain the cleanliness of our facility. This position is Monday through Friday from 3:00-6:30 PM, with the possibility of additional hours. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide assistance in all classrooms as needed, maintain cleanliness of common areas, complete classroom daily laundry/dishes, clean and prep the facility for the next day and lock up the facility. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To assist teachers in all classroom functions, tend to children's needs, maintain room design, adhere to health and safety procedures and to take the role and position when the teacher is not present
- Ensuring professional development requirements are met, more specifically 16 hours of training per year.
- Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing, feeding, etc.)
- Maintain a professional self-image and always project the values of Hometown Childcare.
- Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
- Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
- Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
- Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
- Physical ability should be sufficient to frequently bend, stoop, sit on the floor and lift up to 40 pounds.
- The openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and teachers
- A passion for teaching children and watching them learn and grow