ARC Child Care Provider

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to join their childcare team. This role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, engaging with them through various activities, and collaborating with parents to address their needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for working with children. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young ones while working in a dynamic childcare setting. If you thrive in a lively environment and love nurturing growth and development, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Experience working with children and managing childcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and loving environment for children.
• Assist with children's programs and communicate with parents.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the childcare area.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Managerial Abilities

Education

Degree in Early Childcare Development

3 years of experience working with children

Management experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Asheville Racquet Club South - Asheville, NC

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Job Category: Other

We are looking for someone that loves children! The associates that work in our childcare centers are responsible for maintaining a safe and loving environment for our ARC children.

Morning help needed! Monday through Saturday, 8:00am to 1:00pm shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work together with the ARC DT childcare staff to ensure cohesiveness between the two clubs.
2. Maintain a safe environment for children and communicate with GM if safety issues arise.
3. Be present and work all scheduled hours.
4. Communicate with GM to help keep the childcare room fresh; including ensuring toys and furnishings are updated and in working condition.
5. Assist with a quarterly children’s program event, including, but not limited to Parent’s Night Out.
6. Change diapers, feed babies, get snacks, rock babies, and interact with all children.
7. Clean the room and toys.
8. Greet parents.
9. Work with parents if they have special childcare needs.
10. Be mindful of the number of children in the room and staffing ratios.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Communication – engage and interact positively with tennis members and tennis professionals. Speak clearly and professionally in positive or negative situations; write clearly and informatively; listen and get clarification; able to read and interpret written information.
2. Customer Service – manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
3. Interpersonal skills – focus on conflict resolution and seek the highest degree of accountability.
4. All candidates will be required to complete a background check.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. At least 3 years of experience in working with children.
2. A degree in Early Childcare Development is recommended.
3. Management experience recommended.

KNOWLEDGE and/or SKILLS:

1. Strong interpersonal/problem solving skills.
2. Strong verbal communication skills.
3. Good organizational skills.
4. Strong managerial abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common business manuals, memos, and documents. Applicant should also be able to communicate effectively through typed/written memos, notes, and e-mails.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to bend, squat, twist, and run.
2. Regularly required to lift up to 25 lbs.
3. Must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to keep up with children for several hours at a time.
4. Regularly required to focus, see, talk, and hear.
5. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and run.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Majority of time is spent in the childcare center, surrounded by numerous children and toys (both small and large). Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.