This job description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age
• No personal record regarding child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect
• Must pass a criminal record check (DCI)
• Required fingerprinting every four years

Educational/ Experience Requirements:

• Experience working with children preferred

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff, children, and family information

Physical Requirements:

• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit on the floor and get back up

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing daily plans and activities
• Supervise children and participate with children in activities
• Maintain center and equipment
• Clean classrooms
• Provide guidance for children's behavior
• Other duties or tasks as designated by the director
• Establish and maintain a healthy, safe, and enjoyable working and learning environment for staff, parents, children, and visitors
• Provide children with assistance in dealing with personal hygiene, toileting, diapering, and feeding
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, and/or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment

Pay:

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person