Description

Summary

The Kids Excel child development program is designed to provide free, temporary, short-term childcare for the students of the Excel Center until regular childcare is located. The child development center is available when students are studying on site or are in class and will serve children ages 7 weeks up to 12 years of age.

The early childhood assistant floater-covers absences in both the Hammond and Gary Kids Excel programs, stays in communication with the Lead Early Childhood Educators regarding coverage in the two programs, and ensures the safe and caring management and instruction of all the children entrusted to Kids Excel. This includes monitoring children in the center, serving snacks, and facilitating learning opportunities utilizing HighScope curriculum for the children while in their care. Early Childhood Assistants will help keep parents informed of policies and procedures at the center. The Early Childhood Assistant Floater covers absences in the Hammond and Gary Kids Excel programs and stay in communication with the Lead Early Childhood Educators regarding coverage in the two programs.

Education

• High school diploma and/or G.E.D required
• Continuing Education in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a childcare setting preferred.
• Course work/training in early childhood development preferred.
• Child/infant CPR and first aid certified or willing to obtain
• Submit to required annual TB screen.
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Microsoft Outlook, Google Applications, Excel, Word and web browsers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible, energetic, and detail oriented.
• Ability to routinely multi-task.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Duties

• Facilitates hands-on interactive learning experiences working with children directly.
• Assists in the registration process of children.
• Updates and ensures accuracy of student files.
• Maintains regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, special events for the child(ren).
• Assists in achieving of short- and long-term goals for Kids Excel.
• Contributes ideas for the development and facilitates the execution of the curriculum and program activities.
• Participates in regular team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Services and Lead Early Childhood Educator.
• Assists in weekly lesson plans for children.
• Completes Child Observations Records on children in care.
• Teach in infant, toddler and preschool classrooms in the Hammond and Gary Excel Centers of Northern Indiana.
• Other duties, as assigned by administration.
• Travel is required.