What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at The Panther's Den Learning Center of Petal?
MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK. We are seeking a reliable childcare worker with lots of energy and patience. The childcare worker will mainly be responsible for feeding children, ensuring overall hygiene, assisting with stimulating and age-appropriate games and tasks.
To be successful as a childcare worker, you need to have a love for children, understand the principles of child development, be physically fit and able to care for their basic needs, and be informed about what to do in an emergency situation.
Childcare Worker Responsibilities:
- Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Engage in positive interaction with children to build confidence and self-esteem.
- Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities.
- Plan and oversee daily schedules.
- Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Monitor and report developmental or safety concerns.
Childcare Worker Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good communication skills to report on the child’s individual needs/performance/development to superiors or parents.
- Physical energy to run around after children all day.
- First aid training is strongly preferred.
- Driver’s license.
- Clean criminal record/background check.
- Good references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $10.15 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Petal, MS 39465: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10
