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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child Care Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate childcare program for the children in our care. This includes creating a nurturing and stimulating environment, meeting the children's social, emotional, and physical needs, and fostering their intellectual growth. The Child Care Worker will also be responsible for maintaining records of each child's progress and communicating with parents about their child's development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, a strong understanding of child development, and the ability to handle stressful situations with grace and patience.
Responsibilities
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- Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, etc.
- Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
- Helping children discover new interests by introducing them to art, music, sports, and other potential hobbies.
- Ensuring children are learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
- Preparing children to enter the next level of care or for entry into school.
- Keeping records relating to child care.
- Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent.
- More education or experience may be preferred.
- State licensure may be required to work in a licensed child care facility.
- CPR and First Aid certification may be required or preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or other credential for working with children may be preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Physical ability to care for a young child.
- Ability to plan and organize activities and lead groups.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with child care?
- How do you handle difficult behavior?
- What activities would you plan for a typical day?
- How do you handle emergencies?
- How do you communicate with parents?