Relief Childcare Provider

Center for Youth Services; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated childcare providers for a part-time relief position. This role involves supervising children aged birth to 18 in a crisis nursery, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of childcare experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and professionalism. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families in need, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma and 2 years of childcare experience required.
• Strong communication and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in a crisis nursery program ensuring their safety.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment for children.
• Document children's behaviors and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Childcare Experience

Professionalism

Literacy Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This is a part-time, relief position with a pay rate of $16.50 per hour. Hours may vary depending on the program needs.

Childcare providers are responsible for the direct supervision of children ages birth - 18 years old enrolled in a crisis nursery program ensuring their physical safety at all times. The provider must be able to balance safety consideration with the child's need to be active.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recognize, document and take appropriate action in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident
• Maintain a clean, organized, appealing environment that promotes comfort and security
• Maintain clean materials and equipment
• Maintain constant surveillance of the surrounding outdoor environment
• Ensure that each child receives nutritious meals, meeting their daily requirement
• Maintain fair and orderly control, with constant supervision of children
• Help children learn through setting limits
• Work with other child care providers, volunteers and parents to best meet the needs of the children in our care
• Be professional when consulting with parents, provider and family members' maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Record timely, complete, legible documentation of child's observed behaviors
• Represent the program in a positive and professional manner to all areas
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Be willing to participate in annual performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Candidate must:

• Adhere to ethical conduct
• Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
• Be non-judgmental and respectful
• Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
• Be youth centered and positive
• Be family friendly
• Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
• Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
• Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
• Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
• Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
• Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
• Comply with NYS Child Care Provider and NY State OCFS regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a high school diploma, at least 2 years of experience in paid or unpaid childcare and be at least 18 years old.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.