Substitute Caregiver (Childcare)
Description
The Substitute Caregiver will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a group of children, and will be supervised, trained and evaluated by the Director. Responsibilities include assisting the Primary Classroom Caregiver in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Substitute Caregivers have flexible schedules based upon center needs and availability.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide constant supervision of children in your care inside the center as well as outside on the playground, and on field trips
Provide developmentally appropriate activities including, reading, art, music, and games
Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children
Assist children in self-care routines (diapering, washing hands, changing clothes, etc.)
Perform housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning/sanitizing, dishwashing, and changing of linens
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others
Maintain confidentiality of child and family information
Communicate to the Center Director observed safety, physical, and licensing issues immediately
Attend all required staff meetings, functions and staff development opportunities
Collaborate professionally and respectfully with other members of your team
All other job related duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Be able to lift up to 55 pounds
Excessive climbing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting on floor with children
Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases
Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)
Qualifications
Minimum: A high school diploma or GED and previous experience working with children
Preferred: A CDA Credential, an Associate’s Degree, or a Bachelor's Degree
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.