No Weekends, No Evenings! We are looking for people who love kids and spend their days helping the community of tomorrow. We care for children from birth through 12 years, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. High school diploma or GED required, assistance in earning a Child Development Associate certification or continuing education is available. Benefits available for full time employees. Students are encouraged to apply, flexible scheduling available to work around your class schedule. Mitchell Woods Early Care is just down the street from Missouri Western State University. Apply here or come see us at InterServ's Mitchell Woods. Job Summary Provides quality care for children enrolled in the child care program by offering developmentally appropriate activities in a safe, loving and respectful environment. Assists teacher in classroom activities. Works under the supervision of Program Manager. Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities 1. Assists teacher with activities which are developmentally appropriate. 2. Uses effective and appropriate behavior management. 3. Maintains a constant watch over children's location whether inside or outside to ensure the child's safety and well-being. 4. Assists in cleaning of nap room, dishes, equipment, etc. 5. Assists in recording attendance with CACFP food program sheets. 6. Ensures proper care of building, equipment and supplies. 7. Prepares/serves afternoon snacks and supervises children during snack time. 8. Greets parents/guardians and dismisses children to custody of parents/guardians. 9. If closing, secures building in evening ensuring safety and cleanliness. 10. Attends training programs to meet State requirements for continuing education—currently 12 hours per year. CPR and First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, Safe Sleep, and other state mandated topics are required. 1.

Education:

High School diploma or G.E.D. or commitment to obtain, working toward a CDA. 2.

Licensure:

N/A 3.

Experience:

N/A 4.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills :

Ability to read a thermometer, use a microwave. 5.

Interpersonal Skills :

Ability to work cooperatively with all individuals involved in program, including staff, parents and volunteers to ensure a professional, effective program. 6.

Essential Physical Requirement :

Ability to various positions both on the floor and upright, to move children weighing 7- 50 pounds, to ascend and descend stairs, to pass yearly TB test, to withstand stress of an active day. Ability to position self to access both upper and lower shelves, cabinets, etc. Ability to withstand various weather conditions in order to work outdoors for short time periods. 7.

Essential Mental Abilities:

Patience and understanding, ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats, to anticipate and prevent children's accidents, ability to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, ability to complete a routine of tasks without constant supervision. 8.

Essential Sensory Requirements:

Ability to observe activities of infants and toddlers and hear their cries for attention. 9. Exposure to

Hazards:

Exposure to childhood diseases, cleaning chemicals, possible exposure to blood and other infectious material as defined by

OSHA. 10.

Other:

18 years of age. Pass a criminal record review completed by the

Family Care Safety Registry Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person