Substitute Caregiver - Berrien Springs, United States - Andrews University

Description

CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - Substitute Caregiver

Job Classification

Hourly Under Half (<20)

Position summary

We are looking for a dedicated, responsible, loving and creative individual to help teach and care for the children in our center.

You will be involved in all aspects of education and care for children ages 2 weeks through 12 years. Must be flexible to work a possibly inconsistent schedule based on the needs of the center.

Qualifications summary

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
• High engery
• Accuracy, common sense and efficiency is required
• Must love children.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Use various leaning methods such as stories, games and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Work with young children to teach basic skills such as colors, letter and number recognition, shapes, social skills and personal hygiene
• Manage activities, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest time
• Introduce children to new age-appropriate activities
• Clean and sanitize all toys and play areas
• Monitor and gently correct children's behavior and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Have patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
• Have the spirit of flexibility and a Christ-like attitude in all that they say and do

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise student workers, as determined by the Director

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
• Must be flexible to work a possibly inconsistent schedule based on the needs of our children.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to the feelings and needs of both children and adults.
• Display a willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's philosophy and mission.
• Job requires much physical activity and a high energy level.
• Previous experience caring for children.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred but not required.
• Willing to be trained in child related topics.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers.

Must love children.

Physical demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing.

The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.