Childcare Provider I- Assistant Teacher

Childcare Provider I- Assistant Teacher 3940 Rimrock Road, Billings, MT 59102 Full-time Full-time

DEPARTMENT

Center for Generations

POSITION TITLE

Child Care Provider I Assistant Teacher

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Early Childhood Development

EXPOSURE LEVEL

Category

II EXEMPTION STATUS

Non-exempt ______________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY:

Provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care and early childhood education to the children attending the Center for Generations.

Supervision Received:

This position reports to the

Director of Early Childhood Development Internal Relationships:

This position interacts and works with children, parents, and families of the Center for Generations, co-workers and volunteers at both theCenter for Generations, and St. John's United, and the residents of St. John's.

External Relationships:

This position interacts with prospective parents and children for the Center for Generations, vendors, and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

1. To provide direct child care to the children of the Center for Generations within anatmosphere that promotes the Mission of St. John's United, as well as a fun, safe,caring, educational, and developmentally appropriate environment for the childrenattending the Center for Generations. This environment will enhance the physical,emotional, and spiritual development of each child in the program, including diaperchanging, eating patterns, guidance management, bonding and attachment, etc.2. To comply with all St. John's United policies and procedures, all state and federallaws and regulations regarding child care services, and health and safety standards.3. To attend staff meetings, appropriate workshops and other training.4. To identify the need for supplies and equipment for the Center for Generations. Toassure that equipment and facility is clean and in good repair.5. To provide effective and appropriate classroom management and activities for thedesignated developmental/age group.6. To work with the Lead Teachers in determining the interests of each age group, andto provide feedback in regard to lesson plans and curriculum guides.7. To work with the Lead Teachers in creating and maintaining an effective classroomschedule and environment.8. To follow lesson plans and curriculum guides in providing a positive learning andplay environment for the children. To also recognize that there may be times in whichthe schedule and lesson plans may need to be altered or changed in order to meet theneeds of the group of children.9. To foster the developmental growth of all children, including physical development,cognitive development, communication development, and social emotionaldevelopment.10. To provide opportunities for children to engage in small and large group interactions,outside and inside play, special events, quiet and active play, rest and meal times, etc.11. To engage in positive guidance management practices with children, maintaining achild's self worth and dignity.12. To support the growth and actively participate in Eden Alternative tasks.

EDUCATION, SKILLS/ABILITIES, WORKING EXPERIENCE

Education and Knowledge:

Must have a high school diploma or HiSet. Must have agenuine love for children. Must be knowledgeable and familiar with quality child care,normal child development, and State of Montana Licensing Regulations. Must be trainedin child and infant CPR and 1st Aid, or obtain certification within a reasonable amount oftime after date of hire. Must follow Practitioner Registry requirements regardingtrainings and maintain current status.

Skills/Abilities:

This position requires the ability to handle stress and difficult situations,changes, and inappropriate behaviors, etc. Need to have effective verbal and writtencommunication toward parents, coworkers, children, and the public.

Working Experience:

Previous experience working with children. Experience inclassroom management and developmentally appropriate practice.

Complexity/Difficulty:

This position requires the incumbent to be flexible, to workcooperatively with children, coworkers, and family members at times under stressful andemotional conditions.

Working Conditions:

Normal child care facility environment. Normal health care facility environment.

This position requires the person to stand, bend, kneel and twist and lift for prolongedperiods of time. Incumbent must be able to crawl around on the floor and be able to lift30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Childcare Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person