Child Care Provider (Infant-5 years)

Job Title: Early Childhood Educators

Reports to: Executive Director, Assistant Director, and On-Site Supervisors
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Summary:
The Collins Aerospace Day Academy’s mission is to create and maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive environment that engages children through active learning to enhance academic, emotional and social success. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and possesses a solid understanding of child development to help in the engagement of children in age-appropriate activities. Being responsible is a must as we strive to set good examples for the children who are our future. It is mandatory that all early childhood educators maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for the children at all times.
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Job Requirements

● Education:
o Early Childhood Educator I – has a minimum of a Child Development

Associate Credential
o Early Childhood Educator II – has a minimum of an Associates of Arts in Early

Childhood
o Early Childhood Educator III – has a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts in

Education
● A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a professional childcare environment
● Ability to pass background checks and drug test
● Strong working knowledge of childhood development
● Ability to perform physical tasks and activities and moving children up to 50 pounds
● Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience. Exceptional listening skills, compassion and the ability to remain calm at all times.
● Ability to supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions

Job Responsibilities
● Planning, implementing, and supervising structured, education activities are developmentally appropriate for the age group you are working with
● Preparing, organizing, and supervising mealtimes and snacks

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Updated February 2021

● Planning and supervising balanced routines that include physical activities, rest, and play

● Providing responsive care and maintaining all safety standards
● Ensuring a safe, sanitary and orderly environment
● Maintaining professional and positive relationships with parents, children and staff
● Interact and respond frequently showing affection and respect on the child’s level
● Encourage self-help skills and a level of independence appropriate to each child’s ability and parents’ wishes
● Support all children’s social and emotional development and assist, reassure, guide and comfort when necessary
● Encourage positive behavior, redirect, and use other Positive Behavior Strategies

(PBIS)
● Complete lesson plans weekly that comply with the Center’s curriculum requirements
● The classroom environment should be arranged and materials assessable according to the Environmental Rating System for your age group
● Maintain professional relationships with family members by greeting them at pick up and drop off, being courteous, respectful, and by establishing regular communication
● Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect with co-workers, administration and families
● Support the mission, goals and policies of the center

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the Center’s demands with or without notice.

Updated February 2021

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.41 - $18.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18