What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Day Care Assistant position at Group Family Day Care?
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A Child Care Worker, or Daycare Worker, is responsible for maintaining a safe and fun environment for young children to preteens. Their duties include coming up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment for the children. * Support the social and emotional development of children from ages six months through middle school.
Child Care Workers are responsible for the well-being of the children under their care. They must monitor the children all day to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner. Some of their typical duties include:
- Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary
- Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
- Preparing meals and snacks for the kids
- Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children
- Developing a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day
- Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
- Maintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency
Child Care Workers typically work for daycare centers, child care agencies or individual families to provide nanny services and early childhood education for children. They work with other Child Care personnel to ensure that children have fun and receive proper attention. Their job is to lead crafts and activities, oversee outdoor time, perform first aid for cuts and scrapes and administer medication to children with medical conditions or allergies. They may also change diapers and feed children between the ages of 0 to 4.
A Child Care Worker must be skilled in interacting with and providing basic care to children of various ages. Some of the most important skills and qualifications they should have include:
- Foreign language skills to interact with children who come from multilingual homes or homes of other native languages ( SPANISH )
- Behavioral analysis and cognitive recognition abilities for anticipating and addressing potential interactions or issues
- Valid CPR and first-aid certifications
- Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians
- Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
- Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time
Education requirements for Child Care Workers vary depending on the state regulations and the specific organization. Applicants are commonly required to have a high school diploma or GED at a minimum, and they should hold valid CPR and first-aid certifications. Some employers also look for candidates who have relevant certifications, such as the Child Development Associate credential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $300.00 - $475.00 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Bronx, NY 10455 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10455: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $300 - $475