Be at least 19 years of age

Have a high school degree or equivalent education

Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one

Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Resources

Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire

Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both

Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom

Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

Have an awareness of the unique needs of infants and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children

Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 5:30 pm

Have dependable transportation

Required Expectations

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs

Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times

Be warm and nurturing with children

Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children

Be customer service orientated and professional

Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of RFM Learning Academy

Responsibilities and Duties

Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

Be the primary caregiver for up to seven children in the classroom

Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants

Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering, feeding, dressing)

Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)

Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

Implement curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers

Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Daphne, AL 36526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person