REQUIREMENTS

• Meets experience criteria required by state
• participate in the on-the-job training programs provided by the licensee
• provide direct care and supervision to children in care
• Ensure all children are signed in and out daily
• Perform health screening for each child
• Perform 15 minute sleep checks and logs
• Change sheets daily used by infants in the cribs
• Review and implement Infant Needs and Services Plan for children under two years old with the assistance of the infant's authorized representative at least every 3 months
• Review and implement Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) for children under 12months old with the assistance of the infant's authorized representative Educational and additional qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age 18 years old
• 12
• core units of ECE or
• CDA or child development associate teacher permit
• 3 units of ECE related to infant and toddler development Meets additional criteria required by the state upon hire
• Health Screen (LIC 503) and TB clearance ( with in 7 days)
• Mandated reported as required by law every 2 years
• Sexual Harassment as required by law every 2 years
• Pesticide Training as required and maintained annually
• Proof of immunizations records (MMR, Tdap)
• Flu shot record or signed waiver form annually
• Proof of Mandated Reporter certificate every 2 years
• Personnel Records (LIC 501)
• Employee Rights (LIC 9052)
• DOJ, FBI and CACI Fingerprint Clearance or Finger Print Transfer Request (LIC 9182)
• CPR & First Aid certified (infant/child/ adult) must meet state requirement below
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with appropriate age level endorsement issued by CDA National Credentialing Program of the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition and 6 month on the job training/or work experience in a licensed child care center
• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, Teacher Permit or Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• 12 core units in Early childhood education must include child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum. You must have a minimum of three semester units or four quarter units in each of the core areas.
• EMSA Licensed Child Care Pediatric (infant,child,adult) CPR & First Aid 8 hours to meet State requirements EMSA Approved ( every two years)

General Responsibilities:

• Ensuring children are signed in and out daily
• Mandated reporter
• Daily inspection of illness of children
• Provide care and supervision of children
• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs; provides customer service and builds trust
• Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
• Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of infants
• Arrive to the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call in procedures and is dependable overall
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulation requirements
• Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
• Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher -in- Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
• Adhere to and act in line with company mission and values at all times
• Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
• Greet infant and parents at drop off and pick up, as applicable
• Be a supportive and contributing member of the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of BK's philosophy and curriculum expectations
• Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
• Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual
• Provides and follows proper diaper procedures as needed

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Implement effective customer service for children and families
• Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum

Program Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately
• Planning a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and infant initiated/staff initiated activities
• Maintain positive learning environments
• Scheduled feeding of infants and changing of diapers
• Accommodate infants with food and/or environmental allergies
• Administer medications to infants as needed, within perimeters of BK's policy
• Assist and support when necessary
• Proactive in implementing best practices to the program
• Engage in professional development
• Participate in impromptu and scheduled safety drills with the infants

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Insure that classroom is safe at all times; conducting appropriate safety checks when needed
• Maintain and insure appropriate head count of infants at all times
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and seeks additional responsibility when appropriate
• Insure that classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and makes appropriate changes when necessary
• Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will insure health and safety to children (ex: wiping spills, clearing debris, maintaining a neat environment, etc.)
• Wipe infant's faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment

Team and Family Interactions:

• Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts
• Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
• Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
• Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
• Viewed as a team player and act as a role model to team members
• Willingness to interact with families regarding infant's development
• Focus on solving problems and think out ideas that may be best for infants and families
• Support decisions and acts as a resource to others
• Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with infants and families
• Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
• May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips.

• Must be able to lift up 30 lbs. and stand for up to 95% of the day
• Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on floor and bend down numerous times per day
• Agility to move from seated to standing position quickly to respond to infant's needs
• Perform all activities with infant for prolonged periods
• Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
• Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities in order to monitor wellbeing of infant
• Work hours may vary to accommodate needs of infant and families

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Milpitas, CA 95035 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Milpitas, CA 95035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person