Job Title: Child Care Worker

Reports to: Child Care Director

Primary Purpose:

Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents

Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective organizational and communication skills

Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience

Experience:

Some experience in an infant/childcare setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children.
• Conduct age appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
• Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens.
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management

• Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
• Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Observe and document developmental progress of children.

Safety

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Other

• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc. Personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.