Childcare Teacher

Objectives

To conscientiously implement KidsPark’s program and supervise the children in our care. Looking for someone to work a flexible schedule.

• Make KidsPark a safe, warm, fun and enriching setting for 2-12 year olds.
• Provide professional and quality childcare.
• Make KidsPark the leading provider for drop-in care.
• Looking for someone as needed. This role will be called into cover shifts if our day staff call out. Ideal for a retired teacher!

Responsibilities

Child and Program Skills –under the direction of the Director, Corporate Management or Shift Leads, implement the necessary services required to maintain the integrity of our activities; in order to provide the highest possible level of child care and customer service. This would include but not limited to:

• Attentively supervise and interact with the children in order to make their visit safe, fun and enjoyable.
• Embrace a very active environment.
• Insure that the children use the equipment and toys in a safe and prescribed manner.
• Redirect and guide the children to developmentally and socially appropriate behaviors.
• Organize, lead and supervise the children in activities that provide appropriate gross motor outlets.
• Lead Circle Time activities that may include single or mixed age groups.
• Prepare, adapt, and present art activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children.
• Complete all assigned job duties effectively and creatively to support the assigned enrichment areas.

Professional Skills- support our staff and adhere to our policies, in order to contribute to the best possible work environment for everyone. Present and maintain a professional image, which will elicit confidence in the quality of care that we provide. This would include but is not limited to:

• Present a professional image whenever representing or while on the premises of KidsPark.
• Be prepared and ready to work according to your scheduled times.
• Using the center’s phone list, arrange for a substitute when ill or need time off.
• Help with daily housekeeping and maintenance of the facility.
• Complete any required tasks fully and within the allotted period of time.
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency of our procedures and quality of our programs.
• Share past experiences that may be utilized within our centers.
• Insure work environment safety in the center at all times.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, dependability, flexibility and organizational skills.

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Early childhood coursework, CDA, or degree preferred
• At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
• In addition, we will seek people who have demonstrated:
• Good verbal skills with children and adults
• Good written communication skills
• Positive interactions with others
• Ability to lift 40 pounds