What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Child Care Worker/ Floater position at Northwood Childcare?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children! Northwood Childcare is a daycare facility that provides quality care for a wide range of ages (infants all the way up to school-age). We are currently hiring for part time positions at our center and for our Before and After School programs for afternoon hours of 2:30pm-6:00pm with the possbility for substituting in classrooms if you have more availability. This is a great opportunity for anyone 16 years and older in high school or college looking for more experience working with children. We work with individuals' schedules.
Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate activities and discover suitable teaching materials
- Provide basic care while creating nurturing bonds with the children
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, etc) to enhance the child’s abilities
- Evaluate children’s performance while promoting the development of each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills
- Create strong parent partnerships and remain in constant communication with parents
- Observe children’s interactions and promote social-emotional skills while encouraging some level of age-appropriate independence
- Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations while maintaining constant supervision
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
- Demonstrate the ability to independently while able to collaborate with other colleagues
Skills
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of child development and education methods
- Patient and flexible
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Effective classroom management and multitasking skills
- Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development coursework a plus
Requirements
- Provide current physical and negative TB test results upon hire
- Must obtain fingerprints or pass background check and DCF authorization
- Must have or obtain Child First-Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire
- Must be mature, dependable, and reliable
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are no longer required but it is up to the individual's preference.
Work Location: In person