We are hiring a caring and energetic full-time caregiver for children ages birth–3. Join our state-of-the-art early childhood center and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment year-round. Competitive benefits include generous leave, health/dental/vision insurance, paid life insurance, and IPERS.
Apply today and grow with our team! EOE AD#2608
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Perform the duties as required to assist lead teacher in providing a safe, clean, healthy environment for the children in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Participate in lunch time activities by assisting with preparing and serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals.
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Encourage the children to develop a positive self concept through supportive and cheerful interaction by assisting to create a developmentally appropriate environment where children are comfortable enough to verbalize feelings, question, explore, experiment and problem solve.
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Assist with instruction by following lesson plan while adapting plans to meet individual learning styles. Promote successful classroom performance for each student.
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Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and records according to CACFP guidelines.
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Maintain an organized, clean classroom and present interesting ideas and activities to share with children.
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Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in order to respond to children’s environmental needs.
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Provide support in all areas of the classroom, including but not limited to, maintaining a clean, safe, positive environment, maintaining accurate confidential records within applicable regulations and performance standards, assisting in conducting developmental screenings and taking quality child observations.
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Assist lead teacher in supervising students in non-classroom activities such as playground supervision and dismissal.
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Provide assistance to children during daily napping (if applicable) and bathroom routine by offering direction and support when needed.
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In the absence of Lead Teacher, step in and perform all responsibilities of substitute teacher using prepared lesson plans.
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Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
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Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license, automobile, and current valid insurance in order to travel to designation locations.
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Knowledge of Agency’s policies, practices and procedures.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and various other business and community contacts.
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Ability to work with confidential information.
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Ability to work in a team-based environment.
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Ability to adapt to the organization’s changing needs.
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Ability to pass a physical examination.
NOTE: A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential functions. All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty or function proficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education requirements for this position include Associate degree in related field or Infant and Toddler Center Based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or working toward CDA credential. Prior experience working with age birth to three children preferred. Computer experience a must.
Seeing:
Must be able to read documents and use computer.
Hearing:
Must be able to communicate with staff , and other agencies.
Standing/Walking/Moving/Driving
Climbing/Stoop/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/
Pushing
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
Must be able to write, type, and use phone system/copier/fax machine.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This factor measures the surrounding or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable. Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, fuel, dirt, heat fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.
Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Furthermore, this document does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our early childhood team immediately. This role plays a key part in creating a positive, nurturing, and safe environment for children from birth to three years old. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood development and committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and engaging learning space.
This is a full-time, year-round position in a state-of-the-art facility.
We offer a superior benefits package, including:
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Ample paid leave time
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid life insurance
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IPERS retirement benefits
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And more!
Come be part of an exciting center and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children. Join our team today!
What You'll Do
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Provide routine care of children birth to 3 years old including assistance with personal care, hygiene and hand washing, serving meals and snacks.
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Maintain children's safety by providing constant supervision in compliance with staff/child ratio requirements.
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Consistently assess and monitor children's general health and report concerns to supervisor and family as appropriate.
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Complete tasks to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment indoors and outdoors.
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Maintain and support a structured environment and routine according to Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports strategies.
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Provide support in all areas of the classroom, maintaining clean, safe, positive environments for learning. Assist as needed in conducting developmental screenings, taking child observations, and preparing/serving food, all under guidance of the site supervisor, teacher and teacher associates.
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Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in order to respond to children’s environmental needs.
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Daily kitchen duties including but not limited to washing dishes, checking temps of delivered food, portion food for family style dining, setting tables, cleaning and sanitizing tables.
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Arrive on time and attend assigned training sessions, staff meetings and annual staff development training.
- Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned.
What You'll Need
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Ability to pass a physical examination and TB Screening prior to employment and thereafter as regulations require.
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Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
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Ability to become certified in First Aide, CPR, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions and DHS Pre-Service Essential training within 90 days of hire.
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Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
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High School diploma or GED is required.
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College education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred.
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Experience providing care and supervision for children preferred.
EOE AD#2608
