CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - Substitute Caregiver

Job Classification

  Hourly Under Half (<20)

Position summary

We are looking for a dedicated, responsible, loving and creative individual to help teach and care for the children in our center. You will be involved in all aspects of education and care for children ages 2 weeks through 12 years.  Must be flexible to work a possibly inconsistent schedule based on the needs of the center.

 

Qualifications summary

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.


• High engery


• Accuracy, common sense and efficiency is required


• Must love children.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide basic needs for children



• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities



• Use various leaning methods such as stories, games and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.



• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children



• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents



• Work with young children to teach basic skills such as colors, letter and number recognition, shapes, social skills and personal hygiene



• Manage activities, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest time



• Introduce children to new age-appropriate activities



• Clean and sanitize all toys and play areas



• Monitor and gently correct children’s behavior and adapt to the various needs of children and parents



• Have patience and compassion suitable for working with young children



• Have the spirit of flexibility and a Christ-like attitude in all that they say and do

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise student workers, as determined by the Director 

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.




• Must be flexible to work a possibly inconsistent schedule based on the needs of our children.




• Must have a warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to the feelings and needs of both children and adults.




• Display a willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's philosophy and mission.




• Job requires much physical activity and a high energy level.




• Previous experience caring for children.




• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred but not required.




• Willing to be trained in child related topics.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers. 



Must love children. 

Physical demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.  



 

 

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.