Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Qualifications
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High school or equivalent (Preferred)
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Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
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Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
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CPR Certification (Preferred)
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Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Full Job Description
Position Description- A childcare provider takes care of children when parents are not available and they must keep children safe from harm while meeting their basic needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Child Care Provider
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Monitors and supervises children keeping them safe and healthy.
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Prepares food and snacks for children and organizes meal time.
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Helps children maintain good hygiene and changes the diapers of infants and toddlers. * Organizes activities designed to help children learn about their world and develop their own interests.
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Creates schedules to ensure that children have adequate physical activity, rest, food and intellectual stimulation.
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Watches for any signs of behavioral or emotional problems in children and alerts parents to the problems.
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Keeps records of children’s routines throughout the day.
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Introduces babies, toddlers and small children to basic concepts like reading and sharing toys.
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Works with children on language skills and creative activities like art, music and dance.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Has the ability to be open-minded about cultural diversity.
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Possesses the ability to keep children engaged and under control.
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Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage time and multi-task effectively.
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Displays excellent reading comprehension skills.
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Exhibits strong active listening skills and social perceptiveness abilities.
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Has good balance and coordination abilities.
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Possesses the ability to make sound judgments as well as strong decision making skills.
Education and Experience
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High School diploma.
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State license which requires passage of a criminal background check.
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Child Development Associate (CDA) certification through the Council for Professional Recognition.(preferred)
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Certification in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through the American Red Cross.
Work Environment
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Spends most of the day moving around the room interacting with and caring for children.
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Has to lift and carry children, move tables and chairs, bend and pick up toys, reach high shelves and sit on the floor to play games throughout the day.
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Experiences a high level of noise at times during the day.
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Spends part of the day outside watching children play when the weather is good.
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Deals with minor injuries or other accidents that may occur with young children.
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Washes hands frequently throughout the day, especially after each diaper change, after helping each child in the bathroom and before serving lunch or snacks.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
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401(k) Matching
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Flexible schedule
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Free Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Paid Holidays
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Referral program
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Tuition reimbursement
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Vision insurance
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Paid Training
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Monthly Teacher Appreciation
Supplemental Pay:
Education:
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High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
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Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
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Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
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CPR Certification (Preferred)
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Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
