CHILD CARE PROVIDER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Vaiden (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks an Early Childhood Education professional in Vaiden, MS to observe children daily for health concerns and report to the EHS Director.

The role includes ensuring hygiene practices, pre-arrival classroom inspections, and safety checks for equipment and play areas. The position requires an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related area with infant/toddler focus) and two years’ preschool classroom experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication skills that facilitate feedback from parents and staff.
• Ability to relate to clients from diverse populations.
• Proficiency in basic computer tools (spreadsheets, databases, presentation, word processing).

Responsibilities

• Observe children daily for health concerns and report to EHS Director.
• Maintain hygiene and cleaning guidelines for safety of children and providers.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of classroom before arrival; ensure safety equipment is in good order.
• Conduct daily playground walk-through prior to outdoor activities.
• Record observations in manual records and communicate with staff and parents.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Strong computer skills

Diversity engagement

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area including six classes focused on infant/toddler development

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation software

Word processing

Job description

Observe children daily for health concerns to include signs of child abuse or neglect; report concerns immediately to EHS Director and record, as appropriate, in manual records.Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for health and safety of both children and providers in accordance with procedures set forth in operational manual.Provide for daily hand-washing and tooth-brushing in accordance with established hygiene procedures.Prior to children’s arrival, conduct visual inspection of classroom to assure at a minimum, emergency lighting is in good working order, electrical outlets are covered and that equipment and materials present no safety threat to human life; report concerns immediately to EHS Director.Assure daily walk-through of playground areas is conducted prior to children’s outdoor activities in the absence of custodial staff.A minimum educational requirement of Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or arelated area that includes a minimum of six (6) classes focusing on infant/toddler development.Two years experience in preschool classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all childrenincluding at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.Oral and written communication skills which facilitate and support positive feedback from parents and between staff at all operational levels. Ability to relate to clients from diverse populations.Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, presentation and word processing.