Drop-In Childcare Attendant — Make a Difference & Grow

ch Indy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Hourly starting at $18

Health care options

Employer retirement contributions

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Christel House DORS Drop In Childcare is a PRN (as needed) position on the Indianapolis campus, providing safe, temporary childcare for Christel House students. The attendant collaborates with DORS staff and communicates with families to support CCDF or applicable vouchers and program goals.

Key duties include creating engaging activities, monitoring safety, assisting with attendance, and helping families with registration while keeping the center clean and compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Continuing education credits, certification or degree in early childhood education, child development, education, or a related field preferred.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain before start date.
• Previous work experience in a childcare facility.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• All Christel House staff must successfully pass a pre-employment background check as they are directly caring for minors.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment conducive to learning for child(ren) in attendance, plan and facilitate hands on activities daily.
• Be adaptable to the work environment in order to meet the needs of the children; maintain effectiveness when changes in the workplace occur.
• Engage as an active collaborative team member with DORS staff.
• Create a culture and climate that is welcoming to all staff and students.
• Use conflict resolution to resolve issues proactively and in a productive manner.
• Ensure sufficient operations and aid in achieving goals for the drop in childcare and Christel House DORS are in place.
• Assist in the registration process and track attendance.
• Recognize risk in activities of children and ability to manage those risks ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain regular and ongoing contact with parents/guardians.
• Maintain cleanliness of center and compliance with safety standards
• Model effective, differentiated instruction.
• Encourage ongoing professional growth.
• Encourage community involvement, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to instructional staff.
• Participate in Network meetings.
• Update and ensure accuracy of student files.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

Early childhood education certification

Job description

The Christel House DORS Drop In Childcare is a PRN (as needed) position on the Indianapolis campus, providing safe, temporary childcare for Christel House students. The attendant collaborates with DORS staff and communicates with families to support CCDF or applicable vouchers and program goals.

Key duties include creating engaging activities, monitoring safety, assisting with attendance, and helping families with registration while keeping the center clean and compliant with safety standards.