at Our Loving Arms child Care in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic needs.
Staff members shall participate in 20 hours of in-service/online training per year.
Must have emotional maturity when working with children.
Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program
Respect for children and adults.
Flexibility, understanding and patience.
Physical and mental health that do not interfere with childcare responsibilities.
Good personal hygiene
Frequent interaction with children
Listening skills, availability, and responsiveness to children
Sensitivity to children’s socio economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities
Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques and
Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.
Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.
Must submit 3 letters of reference Must have physical updated every 2 years (T.B. test included) Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more.
Must submit a copy of Transcripts Very observant of the children at all times Implement the safety and health standards set by DCFS Carrying out lesson plans Assist in planning age appropriate activities that support children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development Keep smooth operation of the classroom activities Work well with the Head Teacher Food Handlers Certification Act as a role model for children Assist in conducting Parent Teacher Conferences as they arise (the director will inform you of when) 12 Report needs of supplies and replacement of toys and/or equipment Report unacceptable behavior of children Communicate with the director daily of any changes and/or progress of the children Report injuries, fill out incident reports if witnessed by you or follow up with the Teacher to fill out a report. Assist Teacher with daily activities Completion of daily reports Attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled Maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-worker and parents Show good judgment and problem-solving skills Know ratios per age group Update classroom bulletin boards Report absence and present sick children to the director Perform daily cleaning duties Be aware of company policies Be aware of food allergies of the children Cleaning and sanitizing of toys and classroom furniture
