Substitute - Pediatrics

Friendship Community Care; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care in Siloam Springs, AR seeks a dedicated childcare worker to provide direct and indirect care, education, and daily progress notes for preschool-aged children. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate activities, and collaboration with families in a supportive setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, prior early childhood experience preferred, and ongoing training in CPR, first aid, and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, prior early childhood experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.
• Strong numerical skills for basic calculations and data interpretation.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Standards of Care in Early Childhood programs.
• Maintain environments based on ITERS/ECERS standards with high ratings.
• Assist with implementing care plans and data collection in Credible.
• Directly supervise children at all times.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Keep accurate DHS/ABC and DDS staffing ratio reports.
• Complete progress notes and required documentation promptly.
• Collect data (Work Sampling/Ounce) for assigned classrooms.
• Maintain current Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control certifications.

Skills

Language comprehension

Writing ability

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FPS Siloam Peds - Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Position Type: Fill-In
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Pediatrics
Schedule: Monday - Friday, as needed

Pay: $14.00

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous early childhood experience preferred.

SUMMARY

Responsible for direct and indirect care, and education of children. This includes goals and objectives in plans of care. Creates and maintains an environment conducive to the proper care, education, and safety of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs are met.
• Creates and maintains an environment based on ITERS/ECERS standards, sustaining a rating of 4 or higher in DD classrooms and a 5 in ABC/ABCSS classrooms.
• Assists with implementation of plans of care by following FCC procedure for collecting data and creating quality daily progress notes in Credible.
• Directly supervises children at all times.
• Works cooperatively with parents/staff members to ensure positive, productive atmosphere.
• Stays informed of child's record in Credible to ensure only authorized persons pick up child.
• Actively engages with children.
• Maintains DHS/ABC and DDS staff/child ratios reports out of ratio to supervisor immediately.
• Completes required progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Collects Work Sampling and Ounce data on assigned ABC/ABCSS children.
• Maintains current certification in Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control by attending annual courses and serves as First Responder for Preschool.
• Ensures that the timesheet in PayCom accurately reflects times worked and is up to date.
• Actively participates in weekly, monthly, and annual staff meetings as arranged by supervisor.
• Attends all training activities as required by Administration, licensing units, and/or supervisor.
• Participates in minimum 15 hours in‑house and/or outside Early Childhood training annually as required, including out‑of‑town/overnight travel as required. For staff working in an ABC/ABCSS classroom, at least 30 hours of training must be acquired annually.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to the position. Example: Car rider, morning care, aftercare, bus loading/unloading, etc.
• Assists with and attends parent functions as scheduled.
• Reports any abuse/neglect signs to a supervisor as soon as possible after discovery.
• Follows chain of command by reporting to immediate supervisor for all issues.
• Always follows FCC Policy/Procedures manual and minimum licensing requirements for childcare centers.
• Comply with all DHS regulations contained within DHS Handbook.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Confidentiality

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall comply with Friendship Community Care Non‑Disclosure Policy and HIPPA Policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous early childhood experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

OTHER NOTES

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Qualities such as a team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.