Child Care Worker - AM and PM Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the day-to-day teaching, guidance, and supervision of all children, assisting with the maintenance and safety of the living environment of the program, and promoting the learning of desirable behaviors in a safe and nurturing environment according to the Crisis Nursery’s Standard Operating Procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows all Maryville’s policies and procedures as well as all standard operating procedures for designated work sites/programs.

• Provides adequate supervision of all children at all times and integrates all children into the Crisis Nursery program and the daily schedule.

• Designs and implements individual and group activities.

• Assists with the Crisis Nursery’s intake and discharge procedures and answers Help Line after normal business hours or when the Family Advocate Worker is not available.

• Assists with and supports the Crisis Nursery’s Volunteer Program.

• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the program, prepares meals when necessary, and. organizes and tracks supplies and donations.

• Performs other work related functions as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Experience in early childhood preferred.

• Minimum of 21 years of age.

• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.

• Knowledge of the general techniques of communicating with children birth to five. Ability to engage child(ren) in a manner which encourages the development of new concepts and skills.

• Ability to drive a passenger van. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Maryville children, supervisors, volunteers, and coworkers.

• Ability to work with children and families in an empathetic and understanding manner.

• Ability to learn and use a computer and all necessary software programs.

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and drive for extended periods of time.

• Required to lift/move objects and/or child weighing in excess of 40 pounds.

• Must have the visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential job functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Performs work in, and in association with Maryville program settings, including but not limited to the Crisis Nursery, schools, recreational facilities, court rooms, hospitals, and various community settings.

• Duties involve contact with child(ren)/parents who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, aggressive, suicidal and/or under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

• Must be flexible in scheduling and willing to work evening and weekend shifts.

Pay Rate: $19.00-20.00 Hourly