Summer Camp Counselor

Child Care Resources Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Atlanta is seeking dedicated childcare providers to support children's development in various settings. Responsibilities include supervising play, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating with parents. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare and a passion for fostering positive growth in children.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or educational settings.
• Ability to manage children's behavior and emotions.

Responsibilities

• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities.
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Skills

Child Development

Safety Awareness

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Scheduling Software

Job description

Summary

Attend to children in various settings such as schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform tasks including dressing, feeding, bathing, and supervising play.

Duties

1. Support children's emotional and social development, fostering understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
2. Care for children in institutional settings like group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for the handicapped.
3. Sanitize toys and play equipment.
4. Discipline children and suggest or implement behavior management measures, such as helping children manage their clothing and tidy up toys and books.
5. Identify signs of emotional or developmental issues and communicate concerns to parents or guardians.
6. Observe and monitor children's play activities.
7. Keep records on individual children, including observations, activities, meals, and medications.
8. Instruct children on health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet routines.
9. Read to children and teach simple arts and crafts, songs, and other activities.
10. Organize and store toys and materials to maintain order.
11. Operate in-house day-care centers within businesses.
12. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
13. Dress children and change diapers.
14. Assist children with homework and school activities.
15. Perform housekeeping duties like laundry, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing linens.
16. Accompany children to and from school, outings, and medical appointments.
17. Assist children with baths or pools.
18. Maintain a safe and healthy play environment.
19. Communicate with parents or guardians about daily activities and issues.
20. Help prepare and serve meals and snacks.
21. Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
22. Manage children's rest periods.
23. Handle administrative tasks such as attendance, paperwork, and phone calls.
24. Organize recreational activities and outings, including games and field trips.
25. Provide care for children with mental health issues, delinquency, or disabilities.
26. Supervise, train, and schedule personnel.

Requirements

• Ensure safety in childcare or educational settings.
• Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.
• Prepare foods or meals.
• Develop educational or training programs.
• Create daily schedules for children or families.
• Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
• Organize recreational activities or events.
• Care for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs.
• Train service staff and assign duties or schedules.
• Perform human resources activities.
• Provide counseling, comfort, or encouragement.
• Clean tools or equipment.
• Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
• Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
• Maintain client information and service records.
• Teach health and hygiene practices.
• Arrange items for use or display.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Accompany individuals or groups to activities.

Nice To Haves

• Alarms, baby bottles, child car safety seats, climbing structures, desktop computers, dryers, educational software, toys, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, kitchen stoves, laptops, medication syringes, Microsoft Word, microwaves, mobile phones, passenger cars, personal computers, photocopiers, scheduling software, strollers, toy block sets, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, water tables, web browsers, wet mops.