What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Specialist position at Kennedy Care?
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Childcare Provider
Duties:
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
- Supervise and engage children in play, both indoors and outdoors
- Assist with mealtime routines, including preparing and serving meals and snacks
- Change diapers and assist with toilet training as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the childcare area
- Communicate with parents regarding their child's daily activities, progress, and any concerns
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in childcare, babysitting, or daycare settings
- Knowledge of childhood development and age-appropriate activities
- Ability to manage behavior and promote positive discipline techniques
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- High school diploma or equivalent education
Skills:
- Childcare: Experience providing care for children of various ages in a childcare setting.
- Toddler care: Ability to meet the unique needs of toddlers, including feeding, diapering, and engaging in age-appropriate activities.
- Infant care: Experience caring for infants, including feeding, soothing, and ensuring a safe sleep environment.
- Experience working with students: Ability to support children's educational needs through homework assistance and educational activities.
- Knowledge of childhood development: Understanding of developmental milestones and ability to create activities that promote growth and learning.
- Behavior management: Skill in managing challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Babysitting: Ability to provide occasional evening or weekend childcare services as needed.
- Daycare: Familiarity with the regulations and procedures involved in operating a licensed daycare facility.
- Classroom: Experience working in a classroom setting, implementing curriculum and managing student behavior.
We offer competitive pay rates based on experience. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children while gaining valuable experience in the field of childcare.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
- Children
- Infants
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Ann Arbor, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17