Job Description
- The opportunity to make a difference in a child's life
- A working environment in which team members respect one another
- Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
- Training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff
- Opportunity to advance
- Friendly work environment
- Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children.
- A desire to make every moment a teachable one.
- A commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting the children in your care.
- A passion for creating lifelong learners.
- Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
- Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children.
- Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director.
- Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
- Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work early morning or closing shift.
- Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position.
- 1+ years of childcare experience, specifically with children under the age of 5.
- Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
- Highly professional and dependable.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
- Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.