Child Care Provider - Part TimeMelaleuca

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the care, safety and well being of children
• Provide a loving environment
• Set up physical environment to meet the needs of infants, preschool or school-aged children
• Help plan an educational curriculum
• Help provide weekly lesson plans to parents and childcare Manager
• Participate in family activities, which include Christmas program, snacks with parents, summer picnic and parent appreciation nights
• Attend monthly staff training meetings
• Complete workshop training of 4 hours per year
• Responsible for closing of facility, which includes room maintenance and locking of building

Qualifications:

• Fingerprint clearance and Criminal Record checks
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Organizational skills
• Demonstrated understanding of preschool and school-age children’s growth and development
• Ability to work with children warmly, calmly, and unhurriedly
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive areas
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under stress
• Strong creativity skills
• Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift
• Communicate (hearing, speech and written) with individuals in person and by phone in a tactful and courteous manner
• Strong customer relation skills for all situations, including conflicts
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy