Child Care Employee

About This RoleMaintain a safe play environment. Observe and monitor children's play activities. Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Care for children in institutional setting.What You'll DoProvides care and instruction to promote academic and social/emotion growthMonitors children's behavior and safety inside and outside of the classroomAssists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activatesPrepares classroom for activities, including creating lessons and preparing materialsCreates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and may make copiesMay attend in-service training sessionsPerforms other duties of a similar nature or levelFollows all AZDHS licensing regulationsRequirementsMust have all qualifications prior to entry:High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)Level 1 IVP Fingerprint cardMust have after hire;First Aid/CPRFood Handlers CardPhysical Requirements:Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeingIncumbents may be subjected to blood and other body fluidsMedium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsNice To HavesCDA6 month experience in the child care fieldBenefitsSick LeaveRetirement PlanPaid Holiday ClosuresPaid BreaksPaid Professional DevelopmentDiscounted Child Care