What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Provider / Early Childhood Lead Teacher position at Young Parents Education Center?
The Young Parents Education Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Child Care Provider / Early Childhood Professional to join our team for 26-27 school year. This person will provide quality care for young children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while working closely with staff and families. The mission of Young Parents Education Center is to empower teenage and young adult pregnant and parenting students to pursue educational opportunities that lead to independence and self-sufficiency; and to promote positive parenting enabling their babies to develop to their fullest potential.
The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with children, is comfortable being active throughout the day, and values building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and supervision for young children
- Plan and carry out age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Create a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs
- Follow all licensing rules, health and safety requirements, and center policies
- Assist with daily routines including meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and outdoor play
Schedule and Benefits
- Must be available to work Monday through Friday, until 5:30 p.m.
- Off on most school holidays
- Most of the summer off
Physical Requirements
This position requires someone who is able to actively engage with children throughout the day. Duties include:
- Frequently lifting up to 40 pounds
- Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, and getting down on the floor regularly
- Moving quickly to meet the needs and ensure the safety of children
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must complete facility overview training
- Must be current on the Montana ECP Practitioner Registry
- Must have current infant, child, and adult CPR, infant choking response, and pediatric first aid certification, with CPR completed in a hands-on setting
- Must complete required early childhood teacher orientation
- Must meet one of the following:
- Two years of experience in an early childhood program, licensed or registered child care facility, or Head Start, plus 32 hours of ECP training, or
- Level 2 or higher on the ECP Practitioner Registry
- Must meet immunization requirements
- Must pass required background checks
- Must sign a health attestation
Required Training
Within 30 days of hire, staff must complete:
- Infant, child, and adult CPR
- Infant choking response
- Pediatric first aid
- Safe sleep / SIDS prevention
- Shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prevention
These trainings must be completed before providing unsupervised care. Within 90 days of hire, staff must also complete orientation training in infectious disease prevention, child development, medication administration, food and allergic emergency response, building and premises safety, emergency preparedness and response, hazardous materials handling, transportation safety, and child abuse and neglect prevention and reporting.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining your experience working with children and why you are interested in this position.
Join our team and help support children and families in a caring and meaningful way.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Great Falls, MT 59401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Great Falls, MT 59401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16