1. Assists the Program Leader in the planning, development and implementation of one of the classrooms at the child care center.

2. Responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in the assigned classrooms.

3. Responsible for the insuring licensing requirements is being met at all times.

4. Serves as a role model for the children.

5. Helps the children in their self-care requirements.

6. Works directly with the children in implementing the Center’s program.

7. Responsible for routine cleanliness of the classroom and the Center as required.

8. Performs other such duties as may be required of the position as assigned by the Program Director and/or Supervisors.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Complete all new employee trainings. Establish a good rapport with the children. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers. Staff shall be capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Staff is capable of effectively communicating with emergency personnel.

Qualifications

1. Must be at least 16 years of age.

2. Must have taken Infection Control training and/or retraining.

3. Must satisfactorily complete required annual training hours as specified by Licensing Standards.

Physical Qualifications

Free of TB in the communicable form.

Physically be able to lift children to changing table or to lower children to changing mat on floor.

Able to assist children with evacuation.

Able to assist children in wheelchairs.

Able to communicate effectively with children.

We offer a competitive benefits package to include Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance options. Majority share of employee health premiums paid by the agency. Company sponsored Life, Short-Term, & Long-Term disability insurance; 403(b) and Paid time off (including personal time, paid holidays and sick leave).