Permanent Part Time Childcare Worker

Demonstration of positive interactions with children, families and associates through verbal and non-verbal communication within the expectations and guidelines of the Child Care Program, Advocate's Behaviors of Excellence, and under the guidance of supervisor and/or classroom teacher.

At child's eye level, listen, respond and speak to children in positive, respectful tones for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior and exhibiting respect for each child.

At all times, engage with and listen, respond and speak to children at eye level within close proximity

Demonstrate ability to nurture children appropriately, to provide children with the comfort of a safe, responsive environment as needed. Follow Day Center Child Care discipline guidelines and demonstrate positive guidance and discipline techniques to help children understand the consequences of thier behavior.

Demonstration of positive interactions with children, families and associates through verbal and non-verbal communication within the expectations and guidelines of the Child Care Program, Advocate's Behaviors of Excellence, and under the guidance of supervisor and/or classroom teacher.

At child's eye level, listen, respond and speak to children in positive, respectful tones for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior and exhibiting respect for each child.

At all times, engage with and listen, respond and speak to children at eye level within close proximity

Demonstrate ability to nurture children appropriately, to provide children with the comfort of a safe, responsive environment as needed. Follow Day Center Child Care discipline guidelines and demonstrate positive guidance and discipline techniques to help children understand the consequences of thier behavior.

Discuss child’s behavior and development with classroom team and/or Supervisor and maintain compliance with DCFS regulations as well as develop a strong understanding of each child for the purpose of planning individualized activities.

Implement the primary caregiving care plan for assigned children to maintain a consistent positive relationship with both child and family.

Interact with the children at all times and engage them in activities and learning experiences that support their growth and development.

Assist classroom staff with developing and implementig positive behavior patterns of children.

Implementation of planned activities, learning experiences and observations of the children and classroom environment.

Meet the needs of the children in group to support the development of psychologically and physically healthy individuals. By responding to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the children in a timely and appropriate fashion.

From observations of children, give input and assistance to teachers in completing progress reports, developmental checklists, parent/teacher conference forms, daily notes and documentation for children's portfolios that can include anecdotal records, samples of children's work, pictures, etc.

Work with classroom teachers and/or administrative staff to learn how to make observations and take notes of children’s behaviors and development. By visually observing children in a group setting and objectively noting/recording their behavior for the purpose of further increasing the understanding of the development of each individual child to meet and plan for their needs and further their development.

Seek ongoing training and professional development by attending early childhood trainings, reading professional journals, and/or continuing education in the early childhood field.

Assits in completing Environmental Rating Scale for asssigned classroom.

To share information which may affect the development of the children and family by listening and communicating appropriate information in a timely manner to other professionals working in the program.

Work as part of a team to create and maintain an optimum environment for the growth and development of the children in it. Physical and mental activities are required to maintain this environment in a safe and responsive manner.

Follow Day Center's written policies and procedures which have been established to maintain a professionally run organization and to maintain the integrity, quality and safety of the program.

Responsibility to be aware of the number of children in assigned group at all times.

Physically position self within classroom, away from other staff, to be able to see children at all times, to monitor the classroom for possible safety hazards and physical or verbally intervene whenever necessary.

Assist in implementing child safety practices that include head counts, ratio sheets, name-to-face checks, sleep room/crib checks and supervision of children.

Interact and engage with the children to role model and encourage positive social interactions.

Avoids distractions that interferes with supervision of children.

Refrains from personal conversations, cell