DROP-IN CENTER ATTENDANT

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Position Summary:

The Drop In Center is designed to provide free, temporary, short-term childcare for the students of The Excel Center until regular childcare is located. The Drop In Center is available when students are studying on site or are in class and will serve children up to age 12. A child may stay at the Drop In Center for a maximum of 4 hours. The Childcare Attendant assists in ensuring the safe and caring management of all the children entrusted to the Drop In Center. This means monitoring children in the center, serving snacks, and facilitating learning opportunities for the children while in their care. Additionally, the Attendant assist in keeping parents informed of policies and procedures at the center.

Education/Qualifications:

High School Diploma preferred and continuing education in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field. 1 year experience ina childcare setting. Coursework/training in Early Childhood Development preferred. Child/infant CPR certified or willing to obtain. Basic knowledge of MS Office Products and the Internet. Excellent verbal and written communicationskills. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Flexible, energetic, and detail oriented. Have the ability to multi-task. Ability to resolve conflicts. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to pass required background screening including criminal background, abuse registry and felony, sex offender, and drug screen. Flexible to work within a 7AM- 8PM work schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitates hands-on interactive learning experiences working with children directly. Assists in the registration process of children. Updates and ensures accuracy of student files. Maintains regular communicationwithparents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, and special events for the child(ren). Assists in achieving of short- and long-term goals for the Drop In Center. Contributes ideas for the development and facilitates the execution of the curriculum and program activities.

Interpersonal Relations:

Ability to maintaina high level of accuracyinpreparing and entering information. Ability to work independently and manage time in ahigh-energywork environment. Ability to maintainapositive, friendly attitude; as well as a clean, neat appearance.