About this role
CLASS TITLE: CHILD CARE WORKER BASIC FUNCTION: Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students. BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.
• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Respond to individual child's basic needs.
• Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Policies, procedures and philosophy of child development center.
• Health and safety requirements of children.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Apply appropriate first aid.
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approval policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.