Childcare Worker (full-time)

Creative Montessori Academy; Southgate (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Montessori Academy in Kentucky seeks a dedicated educator to establish a safe, nurturing setting where children flourish academically and emotionally. The role emphasizes positive relationships, clear communication, and supporting each child’s needs as they engage in developmentally appropriate learning activities.

The successful candidate collaborates with guardians, guides social interactions, maintains a well-organized classroom, and participates in school-wide initiatives to promote

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age with a work permit.
• Comply with DLARA's BCHS requirements.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians professionally.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates age-appropriate activities for developmental growth.
• Keep the classroom neat and orderly to provide learning areas.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for educational displays.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom and community.
• Works cooperatively with guardians and guides children in harmonious play and behavior.
• Monitors safety and promotes responsible citizenship.
• Participates in policy development and professional conduct.
• Ensures orderly learning environments and proper use of facilities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the role

To establish and supervise a safe and nurturing setting in which children can flourish academically and emotionally. Through the cultivation of positive relationships and transparent communication, they strive to assist each child’s distinct needs and preferences, aiding them with their academic tasks, arranging stimulating activities, and fostering their social abilities.

What you’ll do

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Coordinates assigned age appropriate activities for developmental growth.
• Assists in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.

Classroom Management:

• Works cooperatively with guardians.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age with a work permit.
• Must meet all requirements established by the DLARA's BCHS.
• Ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, reach and kneel.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and skills working with At-Risk students.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

About Choice Schools Associates

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent’s office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Montessori Model, CMA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding Montessori schools within the state. The Montessori Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.