Job Summary:

We are a new childcare center focusing on improving the lives of children and families with comprehensive support through accessible childcare and the love of Christ. Working with children involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm. Child care requires bending, stooping, and lifting as workers attend to each child’s interests and needs. This position requires a person who is able to plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children. This person must be able to effectively supervise other staff assisting in the classroom, be sensitive to the needs of individual children, and relate well to both children and adults. 

List of Duties & Responsibilities:

●  Supervise and monitor a safe play and learning environment for children;

●  Prepare and monitor play and learning activities;

●  Support children’s emotional and social development including positive self-concepts;

●  Communicate with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues;

●  Teach children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits;

●  Maintain administrative records of children’s progress, routines, behaviors, and
development;

●  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

●  Ability to remain calm and patient at all times with a compassionate demeanor;

●  Skilled in active listening;

●  Knowledge of early childhood development and education theories;

●  Strong problem solving abilities;

●  1 year in a similar role strongly preferred;

●  (preferred) High School Diploma or equivalent. Working towards a degree in Early
Education is strongly encouraged.

Physical Requirements:

●  Ability to move quickly to supervise and assist young children;

●  Lifting children, equipment, and supplies, up to 50 pounds in weight;

●  Frequent sitting (including on the floor), stepping, bending, twisting, and kneeling for
extended periods;

●  Possible exposure to bodily fluids. Frequent hand washing is a must;

●  Ability to visually and audibly respond to children in emergency situations.

Substitute Responsibilities: 

• Provide part-time, as-needed support to daily operations when regular staff are unavailable.

This position will be considered Employment-At-Will. The employer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time (~5 hours per week)

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Interested? E-mail your resume to kenzie@carehouselearningcenter.org