Fun small family owned Kids Daycare & Preschool that feels like your home away from home!

SERIOUS & QUALIFIED INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE!

compensation based on experience
employment type: part-time/ full time

Kids Cove Nursery, Daycare & Preschool

Is located conveniently off Park Place in Wilsonville.

We have custom classrooms for each age group, ages 6 weeks old to 3 years old. We are a fast growing center with lots of room for employee growth! If you think you are the perfect teacher for this position, we would love to hear from you!

SUMMARY:
Provides childcare in a variety of programs, plans activities, implements the scheduled daily program, and assists the teachers in a variety of ways.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children and protects each from physical or emotional harm. This includes performing all tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Provides an environment where everyone can have a positive experience throughout the day.
• Treats all children, families, and staff members with dignity and respect, and allow for individual differences.
• Follows a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices that helps each child reach his/her fullest potential in all areas of development.
• Supervises and interacts with children at all times; mealtimes, rest periods, diapering/restroom times, playtimes, and activity times.
• Provides care for young children and infants, including changing diapers, feeding, and comforting.
• Clean and sanitize all areas and toys daily on both floors.
• Knows all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks such as but no limited to; dishes, laundry and other tasks as requested.
• Shows initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, the program, and the curriculum by sharing ideas and participating in available trainings.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Maintain appropriate communication with staff, children, and families at all times. Maintain an open, warm and very professional relationship wit all families.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

CPR Certification required within 1 months of date of hire.
Food Handler's Permit required within 1 months of date of hire.
Mandatory abuse reporting class within 1 month

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of play, reading, and quiet-time activities for children.
• Child supervision skills.
• Ability to provide basic nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children.
• Knowledge of child care facility, services and/or staff licensure and certification requirements.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

Skills:

• The employee must demonstrate the following skills:
• Team building skills
• Supervisory skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

Personal Attributes: The employee must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Day Care Worker. The employee must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: Be respectful

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be consistent and fair
• Be compassionate and understanding
• Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• certified Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person