Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor children to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner
• Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are being met, including but not limited to, diapering, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc.
• Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
• Help children keep good hygiene
• Change diapers of infants and toddlers
• Facilitate nap times, when appropriate
• Organize activities and develop age-appropriate curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore their interests
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in development activities
• Assist children in learning to work together through a variety of interactive games and activities designed to encourage cooperation as well as assist in successfully resolving conflicts as they arise
• Model and encourage good social skills e.g., strong communication and conflict resolution
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of parents and guardians
• Responsible for leading children in the cleanup of eating and play areas throughout the day
• Provide a nurturing environment to foster children’s healthy development
• Responsible for keeping records of children's progress, routines, interests and presence in the facility
• Responsible for cleaning interactive areas throughout the workday
• Maintain contact with children's parents/caregivers to report progress, issues, or emergencies

Skills/ Special Requirements:

• Must possess current California driver’s license or Identification Card.
• Must possess or obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in allotted timeframe.
• Must have sensitivity to and ability to embrace individuals of different genders, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical abilities and those with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, staff, and parents/guardians.
• Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
• Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time
• Ability to anticipate and address potential interactions or issues between children
• TB test to be conducted yearly or be verified by a physician
• 1 year of verified sobriety if applicable

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person