NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIVISION:                                           Education, Employment & Training
DEPARTMENT:                                Uiviilat Play and Learn Center
JOB TITLE:                                           Child Care Provider
POSITION STATUS:                         On-Call/Seasonal Full-Time
EXEMPT STATUS:                            Non-exempt
PAY SCALE GRADE:                      5-6-7
REPORTS TO:                                    Child Care Program Director

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Ensure that children assigned to care are supervised at all times. Treat children with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
  2. Communicate daily with family members regarding their child’s daily needs and circumstances. Treat child and family information confidentially.
  3. Assist with planning and implementing a daily program of childcare activities that meet the developmental needs of individual children; with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents and individual personality and learning styles.
  4. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards diapering, toilet learning and special needs of children.
  5. Support the behavior of children with positive guidance and set clear and consistent limits appropriate to their stage of development.
  6. Assist in the planning and preparing of the childcare environment; setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
  7. Assist in maintaining the ordered arrangement and cleanliness of the childcare room. Perform general housekeeping tasks.
  8. Follow center procedures for health and safety of children in care, including but not limited to procedures for diapering and toileting; procedures for meals and snack times; procedures for responding to emergencies; procedures related to suspected child abuse and neglect; and procedures for handling children who are ill.
  9. Use appropriate guidance and conflict resolution techniques consistent with developmental needs of each child.
  10. Conduct daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment to provide for the health and safety of children in care.
  11. Assist in preparing the snack/lunch, and supervising indoor and outdoor play.
  12. Participate in staff meetings and meetings with other professionals or parents as required.
  13. Attend recommended training programs and conferences, including a minimum of 20 hours of training or coursework annually.
  14. Maintain a current CPR and First Aid License.
  15.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age.
  2. High School Diploma or GED.
  3. Be responsible, friendly, energetic and reliable.
  4. Experience working with children and families preferred.
  5. No prior history of child abuse, family violence, or other convictions that would affect the performance of position requirements.

 

Native Preference Hire per Public Law 93-638
EEOC                                                                                                                                    Approved (04-29-10)

Contact Human Resources for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org