Child Development Worker- PRN Baptist Health System

KY & IN - 3.8

Lexington, KY Job Details Part-time 20 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Summary Job Description:

Child Development Worker PRN Child Development Center The Child Development Center at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children of employees. Our program offers age-appropriate learning experiences, structured activities, and compassionate care designed to support each child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Through strong communication with families and a commitment to excellence, the center promotes a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care. R esponsible for supervision and planning for a group of children while maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively . Have knowledge of developmental milestones appropriate for the age group and will effectively assess readiness of children in the class. Collect information to prepare daily lesson plans. Maintain supplies and materials needed for activities. Document daily attendance. Prepare accident/incident reports. Maintain proper medication authorization and administration forms. Ensure health, CPR/first aid certificates and annual training certificates (15 per year hire date to hire date) are on file. Communicate effectively with children, families and staff. Resolve conflicts between children. Encourage exploration, self-awareness, play based learning, and emotional wellbeing. Use appropriate forms of guidance ( i.e. redirecting and encouraging positive choice making for preschool age children). U tilize developmentally appropriate practice strategies at all times (including fostering independence where appropriate , scaffolding, and asking children open - ended questions, fostering and encouraging language development in younger children) .

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent One year related experience

Benefits:

Preventive Plan Retirement Plan s If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.