Preschool Caregiver

Full-Time – 37.5 hours Per Week / 52 Weeks Per Year

Grade 12

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Works as a team to ensure a safe, healthy and supportive classroom environment.  Assists the Lead Caregiver in planning and implementing appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities for assigned age group.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as a team member to conduct weekly planning and implementation of appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum under the supervision of the Site Supervisor.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the Lead Caregiver on a daily basis.
• Ensures the supervision of children and daily operations of the classroom.
• Participates in the daily routine including circle time, small group, and outdoor play.
• Completes routine paperwork such as attendance records, meal counts and incident reports.
• Works as a team member in keeping the classroom neat and organized.
• Ensures compliance of Day Care Regulations and Agency/ Program Policies and Procedures.
• Works as a team member to keep building equipment both indoors and out clean and in good condition; reports problems to the Center Manager.
• Performing daily health checks.
• Uses good judgment in handling routine situations; seeks assistance from supervisor in all other situations.
• Communicates information and activities with parents daily.
• Participates in required professional development trainings and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability and desire to work with children of all ages and their families.
• Must be able to work well in a team-teaching atmosphere.
• Must exhibit good judgment and be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, have professional behavior and be a positive role model.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting children, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and stocking shelves.
• Must attend meetings and First Aid/MAT training if requested.
• Must have a NYS Driver's License with good driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must complete and maintain required training in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a two-year period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• 3 months related paid or volunteer experience.

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Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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