Job Description
Job Description
Objective: To assist the teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supervise and observe children at ALL times
· Initiate, interact, and encourage children in activities throughout the day
· Respect and maintain confidentiality with children, parents, and staff in regards to center concerns
· Attend all staff meetings and trainings
· Complete 30 hours of training every license period (15 hours in first 6 months of employment)
· Report directly to the Lead Teacher, Director, or Administrator
· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for the children
· Arrive on time to every shift prepared for the scheduled activities. Keep call-offs/request-offs to a minimum.
· Adhere to any additional responsibilities as requested by management
Physical Demands:
· Monitor children’s activities both indoors and outdoors
· Stand for an extended period of time (up to 45 minutes)
· Walk with balance on flat surfaces as well as graded areas
· Sit on the floor, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
· Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly
· Dress children, change diapers, and assist with toileting
· Perform daily cleaning duties including, but not limited to:
o Vacuuming
o Sweeping
o Mopping
o Sanitizing toys and equipment
Work Environment:
· Must be prepared daily to engage in activities indoors and outdoors (weather permitting)
· Tolerate various levels of noise as the classroom noise levels vary throughout the day
· Tolerate various scents relative to a childcare setting
Language Skills:
· Able to speak, read, and write basic English that is intelligible
· Read and understand New York State Office of Children & Family Services Regulations for Childcare
· Read and understand safety rules, policies, and procedures of Amherst Baby and Childcare Center, Inc.
· Professionally communicate with parents and staff both verbally and in written form
· Speak to children in a clear and intelligible voice
· Read and sing songs to children
· Keep written records for children including daily observations and information regarding activities, meals, and rest periods
Qualifications:
· At least 18 years of age with minimally a high school diploma or equivalent
· Available during business hours Monday through Friday
· Fingerprinted per NYS guidelines
· Experience caring for children
· Obtain a pre-employment physical exam per NYS guidelines
Company DescriptionAmherst Baby and Childcare Center, Inc. is a licensed daycare center in Amherst, New York. We accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our program was developed through the Montessori education method.
Company Description
Amherst Baby and Childcare Center, Inc. is a licensed daycare center in Amherst, New York. We accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our program was developed through the Montessori education method.