Early Learning Center Caregiver 1 - Broken Bow

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pmJOB SUMMARY:The Early Learning Center Caregiver 1 is responsible for the care, safety, well-being and education of children in the Center. The Caregiver 1 creates and manages a clean, attractive, warm and challenging learning environment as well as implements a curriculum. Must have the ability to read, speak and write with proficiency in the English Language and must maintain regular attendance. This is a Safety Sensitive position.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and executing educational program of age appropriate activities for children in care and identifying each child's individual capabilities and needs. 
• Creating a positive learning environment. 
• Assure the welfare, health and safety of the children in the groups. 
• Ensure classrooms are age appropriate; supporting a child's need for autonomy, self-expression and exploration and ensure the classroom is sanitary and free of clutter. 
• Teach appropriate hygiene practices to children in care. 
• Organize and maintain classroom activity areas, materials and supplies and keeping the Director advised of equipment and materials that need to be repaired and/or replaced. 
• Maintain constant supervision of children. 
• Taking daily attendance and keeping all required reports pertaining to the group. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with parents. 
• Build good communications with other staff to create a pleasant and professional atmosphere. 
• Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom; greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately ensuring a smooth transition into the center. 
• Smoking is not allowed on LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. property. Additionally, no vulgar language is allowed. Cell phone use will be limited to emergency use only. 
• Maintain an environment that is tolerant and respectful of child and family cultures, values and differences. Assist Non-English-speaking families. 
• Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance; perform all duties in a timely and professional manner; participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities; maintain a professional relationship with co-workers. 
• Keep all records and family information confidential. 
• Attend all trainings as required. 
• Understand the State Child Care Requirements and mission of the organization. 
• Keeping the Director informed of any classroom problems. 
• Performing any minor center cleaning and maintenance as needed. 
• Such other dues as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:The Early Learning Center Caregiver 1 works under the supervision of the Center Director and exercises no supervision over other employees.OUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years' experience working with infants and toddlers in a day care setting.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and Infant/Toddler CRP certification within 90 days of hire. 4. Obtain required criminal record check clearance prior to hire and during employment as required. Must not have pending charges, have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or have been convicted of; any criminal activity involving violence against a person; child abuse or neglect; possession, sale or distribution of illegal drugs; sexual misconduct; or an act of gross irresponsibility or disregard for the safety of others or a pattern of criminal activity; or required to register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act or any person required to register under the Mary Rippy Violent Crimes Offenders Registration Act.
• Must provide documentation of physical health examination; obtain an annual health exam and TB screening.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Possess an understanding of the needs of low-income families and an appreciation for the role of the parents as primary educators of their children.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:I. Must demonstrate ability to work effectively with people; possess excellent problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Be patient, able to resolve conflicts, be gentle, kind, creative, and resourceful. Possess detail and multi-task orientation with a strong desire to succeed and be able to cope well with stress.

• Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time; stoop, bend, walk, talk, hear, use hands to grip, type, reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces, and climb stairs, run short distances, crawl on floor with children.
• Frequently must be able to move about insid