Childcare Worker

About This Role

Establishing and supervising a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally is the core of this role. By fostering positive relationships and effective communication, you will assist each child's unique needs, support their academic tasks, arrange stimulating activities, and enhance their social skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned age-appropriate activities for developmental growth.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly classroom to provide conducive work and study areas.
• Collect and display suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community.
• Work cooperatively with guardians.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with peers.
• Monitor children to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high expectations.
• Promote responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provide a classroom atmosphere based on firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and the development of responsible citizenship.
• Share responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.
• Participate in the development of policies and regulations affecting instruction and conditions for success.
• Conduct yourself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Display personal qualities that reflect favorably on the individual, group, and Academy.
• Assume other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
• Take responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the proper and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age with a work permit.
• Must meet all requirements established by the DLARA’s BCHS.
• Ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, reach, and kneel.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and guardians in a professional manner.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Nice to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and skills in working with at-risk students.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Benefits

• Support and collaboration within a vibrant community of learning.