CHILD CARE JOB DESCRIPTION

Child Care Aide Roles:

• Provide a positive atmosphere for the children.
• Follow and prepare for daily schedule and curriculum for class as provided by the Director.
• Abide by Professional Conduct of a Caregiver.
• Record accidents/incidents appropriately.
• Supervision of children and follows discipline guidelines when necessary.
• Provide proper potty assistance as necessitated by children’s age groups.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the classroom.
• Ensure appropriate decorations are displayed in the classroom.
• Follow monthly lesson plans.
• Report needed supplies.
• Attend child care functions during the evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Flexible work hours/class when necessary.

Child Care Aide Education And Experience:

• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Twenty-hour annual in-service.
• Meets DCF guidelines in respect to background screening and fingerprint check.
• Completion of 45 hour State childcare course.
• 2 years of experience working In a child care center

Child Care Assistant Duties:

• Assists in conducting a daily program appropriate to age group served, intended to provide developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences for children.
• Keep informed and abreast of research and new developments in Early Childhood.
• Assists in providing a safe environment for children, ensuring children are supervised at all times.
• Works with team teachers to formulate a weekly written curriculum plan. Prepares monthly theme calendars with team teachers.
• Assists in supervising, evaluating and participating in daily activities.
• Provides frequent and positive interactions with children.
• Utilizes positive discipline techniques promoting self-esteem, self-control, problem solving, empathy and respect for others.

Child Care Assistant Requirements:

• Education High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification/Licensure
• Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification through the American Heart Association
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience Minimum of 3 months working with children (Please show all childcare experience on resume)

Child Care Attendant Responsibilities:

• Monitor the growth and development of the infants and toddlers under the supervision of the Child Care Specialist
• Maintain records on the growth and development of the infants/toddlers
• Assist in food preparation and feeding of the infants during their assignment to the Center
• Diaper and feed infants as necessary
• Report any indication of adverse health problems to Child Care Specialist
• Submit weekly age appropriate lesson plans
• Interact with infants, following the educational plan, posted for each child
• Use appropriate soothing and nurturing techniques, such as rocking, talking, etc. for restless, agitated children, as necessary
• Play with infants, using appropriate stimulation and planned activities
• Work with adolescent parents assigned to the center as lab students for the child development course
• Assist in the maintenance, cleaning and organization of the CRIB/Infant Care Center
• Assist the Child Care Specialist in inventory and list keeping for purchase of small supplies
• Attend and assist the Child Care Specialist with the monthly Extended Family Support Group in-service sessions
• Implement other duties as assigned by the Child Care Specialist and/or Program Supervisor

Child Care Attendant Knowledge and Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of the school system and its resources
• Possess strong leadership and planning abilities
• Knowledge of relevant Board of Education, Missouri State and Federal Regulation
• Demonstrated capabilities in oral and written communications
• Experience working with infants/toddlers and adolescent parents (required)
• Two (2) years' experience as a childcare provider (preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• 60 College Credit hours; minimum of nine (9) college credit hours in early childhood, child development, youth development, child/family related courses or current CDA (required)
• Physical Requirements
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Working Conditions And Environment
• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Child Care Coordinator Functions:

• Recruit screen and recommend potential Family Child Care Providers for contracts with Nurtury’s Family Child Care Program.
• Perform intake and regular assessment of services plan with dated goals and objectives for all assigned customers (children and families). Assure service plans are carried out in a timely fashion.
• Provide or arrange for pre-service and in-service orientation training of assigned Family Child Care Providers.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate Family Child Care Providers for full compliance with all government and Nurtury regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain and submit in a timely fashion written reports and records as required.
• Refer customers (children and parents) to appropriate resources in an effective and timely fashion.
• Supervise contracted Family Child Care Providers, volunteers, students, interns, and work placement personnel, as assigned.
• Coordinate placement of children in Family Child Care Provider’s homes.
• Identify and coordinate the training needs of assigned Providers.
• Perform developmental intake of new children and the updating of applicable information for enrolled children in according with state and Nurtury guidelines.

Child Care Coordinator Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or related human service field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Computer experience working with MS Office, internet/e-mail
• Experience with measurement instruments like FDCRS & accreditation

Child Care Director Details:

• Direct and supervises program activities to meet the needs of our child care program
• Ensure proper registration for program participants
• Monitors daily program operations to adhere to all state and YMCA regulations
• Helps to maintain all staff and participant's records
• Assist in maintaining and developing a positive child care staff team
• Build upon the provided curriculum, plan lessons/activities in accordance with program goals
• Maintain daily attendance records
• Maintain a neat and organized classroom
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain loyalty to the Y
• Conduct yourself with professaional integrity
• Respect the confidentiality of the families serverd
• Be an appropriate role model for children and parents

Child Care Director Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must have CDA
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED or obtain with 30 days (we can offer training in house)
• Must have strong organzational and teach skills
• Must be able to take initiative, be flexible and creative
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive relationship with ohter staff, parents, and participants
• Must meet qualifications as set forth by state licensing regualtions

Child Care Specialist Roles:

• Assume daily responsibility for the coordination, programming curriculum development and management of the Parent Infant Interaction Program
• Partner with SLPS PAT program to coordinate and monitor the administration of the ASQ-3/ASQ-SE for infants/toddlers
• Maintain the Missouri Child Care State license and the Board of Public Service/City license for the PIIP by working with the Division of Family Services and a St. Louis City Licensing Representative
• Purchase teaching aids and equipment for the care and development of infants and toddlers
• Submit record keeping
• Purchase food and complete invoices for the Child and Adult Care Food program
• Coordinate and monitor the design, development and implementation of IEP's
• Work with the PIIP/PAT Coordinator to plan monthly workshops for staff development and to fulfill state requirements
• Assist the PIIP/PAT Coordinator in developing and facilitating activities and programs for the Group Connection meetings
• Assist the PIIP/PAT Coordinator in the assignment of role model/mentors to teen parents
• Enroll infants and toddlers into the PIIP childcare facility
• Maintain and monitor all MO State required documents on infants and toddlers, volunteers and teachers
• Keep an inventory list of supplies and equipment used by the children
• Review lesson plans and activities to use with the children in the classroom
• Submit work orders for repairs and other services as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Child Care Specialist Experience and Qualifications:

• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to effectively work and interact with others
• Minimum of three years' supervisory experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education OR related field with a minimum of 12 child-related college credits (required)
• Physical Requirements
• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Child Care Supervisor Duties:

• Supervise before and after school programming for students in K through fifth grade,
• Supervise staff
• Create staff schedules
• Parent communication
• TN DOE child care state compliance
• Plan child activities and oversee schedules
• Collect outstanding fees due on accounts
• Build relationships with school admin and staff

Child Care Supervisor Requirements:

• High School diploma, college degree preferred
• Successfully pass background check
• Current First Aid/ CPR certified
• Loves children
• Desire to learn and grow as a leader
• People person
• Organized
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to mentor staff

Child Care Teacher Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary
• Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
• Preparing meals and snacks for the kids
• Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children
• Developing a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
• Maintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency

Child Care Teacher Qualifications:

• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children,
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
• Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time
• Physical abilities– Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, and lift up to 25-40lbs daily
• Education level- GED/ High School Diploma
• Experience- Entry Level
• Teaching credentials preferred
• Personal characteristics 

Childcare Worker Functions:

• Assist the Lead Child Care Worker and Family Service Coordinator with maintaining the childcare room by ensuring supervision of children at all times.
• Assist in the preparation of the childcare curriculum.
• Work with the children through play and educational activities to promote learning.
• Assist with field trips and special activities and events.
• Promotes nutritional diet and exercise programs.
• Provide feedback to the Family Worker Manager on the needs of the children.
• Attend the weekly childcare meeting and monthly staff meeting.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
• Regularly assess safety and well-being of all the children.
• Ensure that quality services are being provided to children and their families
• Create and execute lesson plans to engage children in learning lessons and art activities
• Organize and develop educational, recreational, and cultural activities for children between the ages of 0-5 years old
• Participate in agencywide events
• Track and report the academic, social, and emotional progress of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, and meals served
• Provide assistance during family visits
• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ

Childcare Worker Skills and Experience:

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood/Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology preferred
• Experience working in a classroom setting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be available to work Tuesdays - Fridays, between 11:00 - 3:00 pm OR 1:00 - 6:00 pm; and Saturdays between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; ability to work flexible hours required