Childcare Aide and Floater

Ticonderoga, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=64+Amherst+Ave+Ticonderoga+NY+USA+12883)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Childcare Center Floater/Aide will be responsible for assisting with activities and providing coverage in classrooms, on the playground, during meals, and nap times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the classroom teacher to implement learning experiences.

• Assists children in accomplishing learning activities.

• Assists in monitoring children during meals, play, and nap time.

• Provides coverage for classroom teachers, as needed.

• Relieves teachers and fills in for teacher absences, as needed.

• Assists the classroom teacher to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

• Participates in required training and workshops, as needed to meet NYS OCFS regulations.

• Performs other duties, as requested.

• As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants/

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A high school diploma is required.

· Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.

· A friendly, professional demeanor is required; must have the ability to relate to children and develop positive relationships.

· Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

· Must hold or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within 30 days of hire; must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety course from NYS OCFS within 30 days of hire.

· Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.

· Proficiency in office software, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position requires the ability to participate in a variety of physical activities; to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, pull, push, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors; may be required to travel to various locations.

Salary Description

$17.15 - $18.60