Do you find joy in working with children and enjoy taking care of them while being part of a fun, caring and professional team? Join us at King's Daughters Child Care Center and not only will you grow your skills and educational training in child care, you will also have fun caring for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old!

The hours for this position to start are typically 8:30-5:00pm or 9:00-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Training and certifications are provided as well!

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience in a child care or similar setting
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Additional Benefits/Perks:

• Company provided Dental, Vision and Life Insurance!
• Stocked lounge for breaks with snacks and drinks!
• Opportunities for continued education as well as pay increases after 1 year, based on performance!

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate as a cooperative member of a developmental team in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children that is in compliance with all applicable licensing, health, fire, and safety regulations, as well as all agency policies and procedures.
• Diaper changing and bathroom monitoring of children.
• Participate in planning and implementing the classroom curriculum and child assessments.
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
• Practice the core competencies of early childhood educators.
• Assist in developing classroom programs designed to meet the individual needs of each child to encourage healthy emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Present a positive and appropriate role model for the children in interpersonal interactions, language usage, and attitude.
• Maintain positive communications with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with applicable regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Assist with food service to the degree necessary to assure that the needs of each child are met at mealtimes.
• Participate in staff development and training programs.
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas and sanitize toys and classroom.
• Assist in preparing food and serving meals and healthy snacks to children. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Maintain all applicable certifications (ie: food handlers, CPR/First Aid, Annual CACFP training, and others as assigned)
• Perform other classroom and childcare related duties as directed by the Classroom Coordinator, the Center Director, or the person-in-charge.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for Full-time or Part-time hours?

Experience:

• child care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person