Child Care Provider at Hardinsburg Elementary School After-School FRYSC

Breckinridge County Schools

Job Description 

JOB TITLE: Child Care Provider at HES After-School FRYSC

SUPERVISOR: Principal and FRYSC Coordinator

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt 

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist the Child Care Center in providing a safe and quality childcare environment for children.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Monitors students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety
• Follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students
• Assists child care coordinator or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities
• Promotes positive parent and child interactions and activities
• Participates in staff activities and in special training programs
• Plans, purchases, prepares and serves snacks/meals
• Collects fees and maintains records
• Administer health services to students as necessary including, but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: 

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Basic record keeping techniques
• Health and safety regulations
• Child care licensing regulations
• First aid and CPR

ABILITIES: 

• Learn child guidance principles and practices
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing
• Print and write legibly
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties
• Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations
• Comply with child care licensing regulations
• Keep records required by the Program and child care licensing regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, and lift up to 50lbs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience and preparation required by the Board
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED Certificate
• Certification and training to be completed within the first six months of employment include CPR and First Aid.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED Certificate
• Has met the requirements for criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law
• Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy

Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, and/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.