** Email patricia_noisette@orangegrovecharter.com with the following:
- Resume
- Copy of high school diploma (or equivalent)
- One professional letter of recommendation
Position Title: Childcare Provider Reports to: Preschool Learning Center Director Work Hours: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (rotating shifts) Salary/Position Category: Non-Exempt Hourly Position Number of days: 190 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE/REASON:
Plan, implement, and supervise all classroom activities designed to foster and enhance all areas of the child's development. The position may require working rotating shifts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
One (1) + year of work experience with groups of children in a childcare setting. Be 21 years of age or older.
OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
· Basic knowledge of child development best practices; · Proficient in the use of standard computer applications; · Excellent written and oral communication skills; · Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and clients.
PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Guides and facilitates activities of children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom. · Writes weekly lesson plans and classroom observations; · Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials; · Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards; · Conducts home visits and parent conferences and uses information to discuss the child's individual development and progress; · Assists with lunch, snack, and clean-up routine, and assists children with clothing management; · Assists in conducting the daily Health and Safety checklist; · Assist the teacher in completing required reports. · Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.
SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Establishes positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on relationships of trust and rapport with the children's parents; · Performs all other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Work is performed in a normal, heated, or air-conditioned school environment. · Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud. · Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. · Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components; · Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.