Play Centers

Supervises and manages a group of preschool aged children in cooperation with the Center Director and is prepared to assume the duties of the CenterDirector, if necessary.. - Monitors children for signs of child abuse and reports incidents of suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.. - Keeps an inventory of supplies and materials for classroom use and communicates classroom needs to the Center Director.. - Assists the Center Director in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards.. Must meet the guidelines of the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care. 3.

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**Position Title:** Child Care Aide Preschool **Reports To:** Center Director **FLSA:** Non- Exempt E**ssential Function**Supervises and manages a group of preschool aged children in cooperation with the Center Director and is prepared to assume the duties of the CenterDirector, if necessary.**Duties and Responsibilities**- Becomes acquainted with, and abides by, all policies of Play Centers, Inc.- Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.- Plans, adapts and schedules age appropriate curriculum involving various activities to stimulate the childrens cognitive skills, abilities and development.- Provides continuous supervision to children to ensure the health and safety of children.- Maintains classroom and play areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.- Sets up room and areas for various activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc.- Records daily observations of childrens behavior and activities; monitors behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles.- Cooperates with other staff to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.- Schedules parent conferences to discuss childrens development and concerns; works with family to devise learning and developmental strategies as necessary.- Encourages parent participation in Centers functions whenever possible.- Maintains accurate attendance and enrollment records.- Monitors children for signs of child abuse and reports incidents of suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.- Knows all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary.- Keeps an inventory of supplies and materials for classroom use and communicates classroom needs to the Center Director.- Assists the Center Director in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards.- Supervises child care assistants and/or child care aides.- Keeps current with new research and developments in the field of Early Childhood Education.- Actively maintains a Level 2 (or higher) in the MSDE Credentialing Program.- Actively participates in the MSDE Accreditation/Maryland EXCELS programs.- Attends and participates in professional conferences, lectures, and other educational events.- Attends Staff meetings.- Performs any other duties, as assigned.**Minimum Job Requirements**Play Centers, Inc. / Play and Learn 2414 East Joppa Road Parkville, MD 21234-29261. Must be professionally prepared in a field relating to Early Childhood Education. 2. Must meet the guidelines of the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care. 3. Must hold a valid drivers license.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**- Ability to work the hours scheduled.- Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance.- Possess an understanding of child development and the manner in which young children learn.- Knowledge of MSDE Accreditation and Certification requirements and standards.- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities in a diverse community.- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.- Ability to work successfully in a multi-tasking environment with constant changes in priorities based on center needs.- Ability to use independent judgment.- Ability to problem-solve.- Knowledge of child development theory and practice.- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.- Knowledge of behavior management skills and techniques.- Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.- Ability to make decisions on behalf of the children in order to protect their well-being.- Ability to manage confidential information.**Conditions of Employment**- Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.- Must pass a pre-employment physical.- Must meet the requirements outlined by the state child care regulations regarding an approved continued training program each year. Other trainings may be required as well.- May be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.**Physical Requirements**Play Centers, Inc. / Play and Learn 2414 East Joppa Road Parkville, MD 21234-2926The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.- Constantly walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Constantly needs to talk or hear.- Constantlyrequired to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat.- Constantly required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and, in case of an emergency, a 40 pound child.- Frequent communications, verbal and written.- Frequent need to visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.- Occasionally required to work altered schedules, including evenings and weekends.- Occasionally required to drive a motor vehicle.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.0/5 (0 Reviews) **Job Location:** Hunt Valley

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