The Substitute Caregiver will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a group of children, and will be supervised, trained and evaluated by the Director . Responsibilities i nclude assisting the Primary Classroom Caregiver in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Substitute Caregivers have flexible schedules based upon center needs and availability .

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide constant supervision of children in your care inside the center as well as outside on the playground, and on field trips Provide developmentally appropriate activities including, reading, art, music, and games Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children Assist children in self-care routines (diapering, washing hands, changing clothes, etc.) Perform housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning/sanitizing, dishwashing, and changing of linens Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others Maintain confidentiality of child and family information Communicate to the Center Director observed safety, physical, and licensing issues immediately Attend all required staff meetings, functions and staff development opportunities Collaborate professionally and respectfully with other members of your team All other job related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift up to 55 pounds Excessive climbing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting on floor with children Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)

Qualifications Minimum:

A high school diploma or GED and previous experience working with children

Preferred:

A CDA Cred ential, an Associate's Degree , or a Bachelor's Degree Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.