Kid Zone Attendant

Child Care Attendant- Kidzone

Summary/Duties:

The Child Care Attendant is responsible for assisting with the operation of the facility nursery and or child care. This position requires continuous supervision of children and initiation of fun activities as well as making sure the nursery is clean and organized at all times. This role will also perform any duties normally associated with this position that are not expressly outlined, and any other activities that will contribute to the growth of the organization, and all other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, while abiding by our Organization’s Values. Whatever it takes!

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Assist staff with both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspected abuse to the supervisor
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment by keeping the facility clean and orderly
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings
• Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance, and time sheets.
• Is timely and punctual when reporting to work.
• Monitor the health of the children.
• Work scheduled hours.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children
• Valid C.P.R. certification
• Valid Standard First Aid Certification
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility.
• Consistently exhibit team spirit, promoting a productive environment.
• Maintain professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with parents.
• Demonstrate a genuine love and care for children.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations.
• A good listener with the ability to show empathy.
• Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems.
• Must exhibit organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person