_*Duties/Responsibilities:*_
* Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including diapers, potty, washing hands, feeding, and monitoring their activities and playtime.
* Plans and teaches activities such as arts and crafts, designed to improve fine and gross motor skills.
* Encourages childrens emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept.
* Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary.
* Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility.
* Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene.
* Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.
* Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
_*Required Skills/Abilities:*_
* Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers.
* Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents.
* Extensive knowledge of childcare principles and procedures.
* Ability to relate to children and make the childcare facility an enjoyable atmosphere.
* Knowledge of early childhood teaching strategies
* Dependable attendance
* Team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.
00 - $13.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
* Children
* Infants
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person