Substitute Child Care Worker

Spencer County; Taylorsville (KY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare organization is looking for an enthusiastic individual for a part-time role providing care to students. Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, previous child-care experience, and CPR certification. The position starts immediately, requiring background checks as per state law. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills to support students' developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Previous child-care experience preferred.
• Infant/child CPR and basic first-aid training required.
• Ability to work with diverse ages and learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide school care to students.
• Supervise activities and maintain cleanliness.
• Encourage positive behavior and self-esteem.

Skills

Child-care experience

Strong reading and writing skills

Organizational skills

Leadership qualities

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree preferred

Tools

Basic computer and data entry

Copy machine

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED; previous child‑care experience; strong reading and writing skills; infant/child CPR and basic first‑aid training. Degree preferred.

Reports To: Director of Childcare (Bear Care Program)

Primary Job Goal: To provide school care to students in a manner that supports their developmental, educational, and social needs, enabling the Bear Care Program to have maximum positive impact. Lead activities with required student‑to‑staff ratios; maintain cleanliness of areas; serve as a positive role model; perform child‑care duties responsibly and support documentation for program implementation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Previous child‑care experience preferred; strong reading and writing; experience in enrichment activities (drama, dance, music, art, cheer, technology, violin or other instruments, Tae Kwon Do, gymnastics); organizational skills; basic computer and data entry; copy machine use; leadership qualities; oral and written communication; pleasant attitude; effective working relationships; minimal supervision; infant/child CPR; basic first‑aid; child abuse and neglect training; confidentiality; ability to work with diverse ages and learning styles.

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with a group of students with a required ratio of 1:12 or 1:14.
• Ensure state cabinet HR guidelines and school policies are reviewed and followed.
• Check students in/out—requires parent or designee ID and sign‑in; track attendance and document.
• Obtain 15 hours of child development training yearly.
• Complete 120‑hour CDA if requested by Director or as desired otherwise.
• Childcare workers with CDA or 3 years experience may substitute for TL or Director if absent.
• Participate in team‑planning and implement activities (arts, crafts, academic content, games, study time/support, discussion, snack, recreation, free play).
• Collect payments, write receipts, perform light ledger record‑keeping.
• Supervise activities and follow schedules.
• Supervise elementary‑age students.
• Encourage positive behavior and self‑esteem via natural and logical consequences while maintaining a positive classroom environment.
• Work with principal or director on discipline referrals as required.
• Follow direction of Program Director, Director of Special Education, and School Principal.
• Use CPR and first‑aid certification skills as trained.
• Maintain cleanliness of program areas.
• Prepare snacks.
• Administer and document medication per state regulations (training required).
• Accept various duties assigned by Director as needed.
• Implement knowledge gained from 6‑hour orientation.

Physical Demands

• Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. REQUIRED CHECKS: National Sex Offender Public Website, KY Child Abuse Network Registry, and KY Sex Offender Registry.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THAT THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.

Job ID: 4954498

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 16, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Part‑time