Child Development Worker- PRN

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington's Child Development Center is seeking a part-time, PRN Child Development Worker to supervise and plan activities for a group of children in a safe, nurturing environment. The role focuses on developmentally appropriate learning, daily attendance, and clear communication with families and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and knowledge of developmental milestones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year related experience
• Knowledge of developmental milestones appropriate for the age group

Responsibilities

• Supervise and plan for a group of children, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Assess readiness of children and support development.
• Document daily attendance and prepare accident/incident reports.
• Maintain health-related forms and ensure CPR/First Aid certificates are current.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
• Encourage play-based learning and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Child supervision

Lesson planning

Family communication

Safe environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Child Development Worker

PRN

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children of employees. Our program offers age-appropriate learning experiences, structured activities, and compassionate care designed to support each child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Through strong communication with families and a commitment to excellence, the center promotes a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care.

Responsible for supervision and planning for a group of children while maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively.

Job Description:

• Have knowledge of developmental milestones appropriate for the age group and will effectively assess readiness of children in the class.
• Collect information to prepare daily lesson plans.
• Maintain supplies and materials needed for activities.
• Document daily attendance.
• Prepare accident/incident reports.
• Maintain proper medication authorization and administration forms.
• Ensure health, CPR/first aid certificates and annual training certificates (15 per year hire date to hire date) are on file.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
• Resolve conflicts between children.
• Encourage exploration, self-awareness, play based learning, and emotional wellbeing.
• Use appropriate forms of guidance (i.e. redirecting and encouraging positive choice making for preschool age children).
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice strategies at all times (including fostering independence where appropriate, scaffolding, and asking children open-ended questions, fostering and encouraging language development in younger children).

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year related experience

Benefits:

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.