What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Worker position at Greater Faith Academy?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Child Care Worker and become a vital part of nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. In this role, you will create a safe, engaging, and positive environment for children across various age groups, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help foster a love of learning while ensuring each child's individual needs are met with compassion and professionalism. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive supervision and care for children during daily activities, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote childhood development, creativity, and social skills.
- Support toddlers and preschoolers with their daily routines, including feeding, diapering, potty training, and nap times.
- Engage children in educational play, teaching fundamental concepts aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child's progress, behavior, and any concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized environment that adheres to safety regulations and health standards.
- Follow mandated reporting laws to report any signs of abuse or neglect promptly and appropriately.
Skills
- Proven experience working with children across different age groups, especially infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school-age children.
- Strong background in childhood development principles and early childhood education methodologies.
- Ability to plan engaging activities tailored to various developmental stages and individual needs.
- Knowledge of child supervision techniques to ensure safety during all activities.
- Excellent communication skills for effective parent interaction and teamwork within the childcare setting.
- Familiarity with behavior management strategies to foster positive behavior in children.
Join us in creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in early childhood education, classroom experience, daycare practices, babysitting techniques, caregiving skills, preschool teaching methods, and youth program development. This is a paid position that values your dedication to fostering childhood growth while ensuring safety and happiness for every child entrusted to your care.
Pay: $10.00 - $11.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $11