Child Caregiver

Heart of America Medical Center; Rugby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Rugby is seeking an individual to assist in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety policies while creating a conducive learning environment for children. Responsibilities include supervising caregivers, developing age-appropriate curriculum, and maintaining communication with parents. Candidates should be at least 16 years old and possess a strong commitment to working with children. A caring demeanor and good judgment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age, can speak, read and write English.
• Must complete a department-approved basic childcare course within the first three months of employment.
• Must possess maturity, good judgment and enjoy working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of daily operations of the childcare center.
• Supervise and train caregivers.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for children.
• Develop curriculum and manage classroom activities.

Job description

Overview

Under direction, assists in the coordination of the daily operations of Kids next door childcare center; implement state licensing regulation and program handbooks; implement and maintain an appropriate learning environment for the children; supervise and train the caregivers; work in the classroom doing breaks and on an as needed basis. Maintain a safe, orderly and sanitary environment.

Eligibility

• Must be at least 16 years of age, can speak, read and write English.
• Must complete the department-approved basic childcare course within the first three months of employment and complete a minimum of thirteen hours of department-approved training related to childcare yearly.
• Must possess maturity, good judgment and like working with children and their parents.

Job Responsibilities

• Familiarizes self with and adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes a culture of safety to improve employee safety.
• Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in any form including electronic, written or oral.
• Work with director and supervisors in maintaining an excellent standard of child care services; maintain a safe, healthy and educational environment.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings.
• Complete responsibilities given by supervisor or director.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Help with developed curriculum for children in your classroom; group activities, observations, individualized learning, nutrition, hygiene, and rest.
• Create an orderly and inviting learning environment for the children.
• Provide an opportunity for parent to discuss concerns and become involved in classroom activities.
• Provide direct care for children in the center as needed based on scheduling and ratio.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Working Conditions

Position requires daily contact with employees, children in the childcare center, and parents of the children in the center. Work will perform in a child care setting environment which will be well furnished, well lit, and temperature controlled.

Typical Physical Demands

Required to sit, stand and walk in sequences, often accomplishing several tasks at once. Required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Be able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Be able to step in and help out where needed.