CHILDCARE/NURSERY ATTENDANT - MAFC (Part Time)

City of Monroe, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Monroe, NC is seeking staff to provide childcare and developmental activities for children, under supervision. The role covers supervision of children from 3 months to 12 years, aiding arts and crafts, sports, and story time, and ensuring safe hygiene practices.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, some babysitting experience preferred, CPR/First Aid/AED certifications (or ability to obtain within 30 days), and a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of child care practices and safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise infants and children aged 3 months to 12 years in a kind and caring manner.
• Assist in arts and crafts programs, sports, activities and story time.
• Check and assist with personal hygiene requirements for children.
• Administer snacks and ensure safety by inspecting toys and equipment and reporting unsafe items.

Skills

Child care

Health and safety

Communication

First aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs human support work providing childcare and developmental activities for children; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Program Supervisor.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

Provides for the supervision of infants and children ages 3-months to 12 years; assisting and encouraging children to achieve maximum potential in a kind and caring manner; preparing records, files and reports as needed.

Assists in executing arts and craft programs, sports, activities and story time for children.

Checks and assists with personal hygiene requirements for children.

Administers snacks. Inspects toys and equipment daily; reports broken or unsafe items to supervisor.

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of child care practices and techniques; general knowledge of health, safety and first aid practices, methods and techniques; skill in working with children; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with parents, staff, associates and program participants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, attending high school, or work permit. Some experience in babysitting and working with children is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic First Aid certifications, and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina, state identification card or work permit. Visiting students can provide out of state driver license.

The City of Monroe is an EOE/AA/Drug Free Workplace Employer.