Job Description:
Shift: First Shift,Second Shift,Rotating,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Job Benefits:
Shift: First Shift,Second Shift,Rotating,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
On-call: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm & Friday 8am-noon
The childcare worker selected will provide safe quality childcare and plans and will carry out childcare activities.
Childcare Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Assures the safety, care, nurturing and comfort of children
- Plans and carries out childcare activities and holiday celebrations
- Assists children with physical and emotional needs
- Helps children resolve conflicts
- Maintains cleanliness and order of playroom for constructive play
- Washes toys in playroom monthly in bleach solution
- Maintains cleanliness of children’s restroom including potty chairs
- Provides information to parents about childcare activities and the child's involvement and interaction
- Attends all staff meetings and special training available for working with at-risk children
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills:
Education and Experience
GED or High School Diploma. Previous experience working with at-risk children of all ages in a childcare/supervised setting.
Knowledge and Ability
- Ability to work safely and effectively with at-risk children of all ages
- Ability to work as part of a team; ability to follow instructions and complete assignments; some knowledge of effects of domestic violence on children. Some knowledge of the effects of children growing up in chemically dependent household
- Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques helpful
- Must be certified in CPR and first aid during introductory period
Physical Requirements
- Climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, repetitive motions (of hands, wrist, and fingers), moderate lifting and carrying (up to twenty lbs).
- Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Ability to handle environmental conditions inside and outside.
- Occasional high stress may be experienced in dealing with children, parents, staff and volunteers.
Job Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
From: YWCA North Central Indiana
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