Caregiver

Grade 5

Part-Time - 29.5 Hours Per Week

Monday to Thursday : 12pm - 5pm

Friday : 7am - 5pm

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Oswego County Opportunities is a private, nonprofit human service agency serving 15,000 people each year through more than 50 programs. OCO inspires partnerships and provides services that empower people, support communities, and change lives.OCO's mission guides not only our work with the community and consumers, but with our employees as well. Employees are our most important asset, and our benefits package is designed to provide peace of mind which in turn improves the quality of life for you and your family.

JOB SUMMARY :

Works as a team to ensure a safe, healthy and supportive classroom environment. Assists the Lead Caregiver in planning and implementing appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities for assigned age group.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Works as a team member to conduct weekly planning and implementation of appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum under the supervision of the Center Manager.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the Lead Caregiver on a daily basis.
• Ensures the supervision of children and daily operations of the classroom.
• Participates in the daily routine including circle time, small group, and outdoor play.
• Completes routine paperwork such as attendance records, meal counts and incident reports.
• Works as a team member in keeping the classroom neat and organized.
• Ensures compliance of Day Care Regulations and Agency / Program Policies and Procedures.
• Works as a team member to keep building equipment both indoors and out clean and in good condition; reports problems to the Center Manager.
• Performing daily health checks.
• Uses good judgment in handling routine situations; seeks assistance from Center Manager in all other situations.
• Communicates information and activities with parents daily.
• Participates in required professional development trainings and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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