Job Title: Child Care Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Child Care Director Date Revised: 5/6/2021
Dept./School:
Primary Purpose:
Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents
Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective organizational and communication skills
Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience
Experience:
2 Some experience in an infant/childcare setting
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children.
- Conduct age appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
- Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
- Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens.
- Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Student Management
- Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
- Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
- Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Observe and document developmental progress of children.
Safety
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
- Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
Other
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc. Personal computer and printer.
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children. |