What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Nursery Assistant position at Malta House Inc?
Malta House, Inc. is a transitional living program in the state of Connecticut where a mom can stay with her baby for long-term support and a "hand-up" as she journeys to independence and hope.
Malta House has an onsite nursery. Occasionally, we have a need for someone to fill in on a temporary basis as a nursery assistant to cover for a regular employee.
Nursery assistants help care for children from 0 - 3 years old during the day while their mothers are working. To accommodate the various schedules of Malta House moms, the nursery is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Covering for a regular employee could mean taking a 4-hour, 5-hour or an 8-hour shift within these hours on a weekday.
If you are an experienced childcare professional who is interested in being part of the Malta House per diem roster, please submit your resume. Qualified candidates have a minimum of 1 - 2 years professional experience in a childcare setting.
The Nursery Assistant is responsible for the daily implementation of play, teaching, and cleaning in the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the direct physical, social, and developmental care of infants and toddlers in the nursery
- Implement a daily structured schedule, focused on ageappropriate learning and discovery
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and traumainformed learning environment
- Maintain complete children files and complete documentation as required
- Maintain confidentiality for all persons served
- Complete all other duties as assigned
