Child Care Teacher - School Age Classroom

Company: Child Development Schools
Location: Conway
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

1150 Hwy 365 Who We Are Founded in 1988, comprised of almost 300 schools, listed as the 4 th largest private childcare provider in the United States. Childcare Network offers a warm, caring environment with high- quality education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our proprietary, research-based High Reach learning curriculum is individualized to every age, with activities that combine learning and fun to create happy, curious kids . Overview A Child Care Worker is responsible for maintaining a safe and fun environment for young children to preteens. Their duties include coming up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment for the children. Qualifications Education level- GED/ High School Diploma Must be at least 18 years or older Must pass a criminal background check and FBI check At least 18 months' experience with children in a group setting, or at least 6 months' experience and 12 credit hours in early childhood education. Certifications- Any 1 st Aid Certifications a Plus Personal characteristics - Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children , Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time Physical abilities- Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, and lift up to 25-40 lbs. daily What We Offer We offer a comprehensive benefits package that would be available to you as a valued employee. Competitive pay, including incentive opportunities for many positions Paid Time Off and Company holiday pay Medical /Dental /Vision insurance plans 401(k) Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions Training and career development opportunities Responsibilities Child Care Workers are responsible for the well-being of the children under their care. They must monitor the children all day to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner. Some of their typical duties include: Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day Preparing meals and snacks for the kids Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children Developing a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day Keeping records of each child's progress, interests and any problems that may occur Maintaining contact with the children's parents and contacting them in case of an emergency Drive bus as needed

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