Childcare Provider

ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY in Charleston is seeking a Childcare Provider to plan, implement, and supervise classroom activities that foster child development. The position requires rotating shifts and a commitment to fostering safe, engaging learning environments.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of childcare experience, with strong communication and computer skills to collaborate with a diverse staff and families.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) + year of work experience with groups of children in a childcare setting.
• Be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Guides and facilitates activities of children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
• Writes weekly lesson plans and classroom observations;
• Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials;
• Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards;
• Conducts home visits and parent conferences and uses information to discuss the child's individual development and progress;
• Assists with lunch, snack, and clean-up routine, and assists children with clothing management;
• Assists in conducting the daily Health and Safety checklist;
• Assist the teacher in completing required reports;
• Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Establishes positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on relationships of trust and rapport with the children's parents;
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Child development basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Childcare Provider

Reports to: Preschool Learning Center Director

Work Hours: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (rotating shifts)

Salary/Position Category: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Number of days: 190

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE/REASON:

Plan, implement, and supervise all classroom activities designed to foster and enhance all areas of the child's development. The position may require working rotating shifts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

One (1) + year of work experience with groups of children in a childcare setting.

Be 21 years of age or older.

OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Basic knowledge of child development best practices;
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and clients.

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guides and facilitates activities of children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
• Writes weekly lesson plans and classroom observations;
• Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials;
• Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards;
• Conducts home visits and parent conferences and uses information to discuss the child's individual development and progress;
• Assists with lunch, snack, and clean-up routine, and assists children with clothing management;
• Assists in conducting the daily Health and Safety checklist;
• Assist the teacher in completing required reports.
• Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.

SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on relationships of trust and rapport with the children's parents;
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a normal, heated, or air-conditioned school environment.
• Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
• Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components;
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.