Child Care Worker (Part-Time) (7539)

About this opportunitySchedule/Hours: Regular Part-Time at 25 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET

This position is responsible for

Providing childcare services for adolescents including personal care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, and specialized programs. Plans, develops activities; prepares and maintains records; meets with Leads/Case Managers to discuss progress of children. Utilizes positive parenting practices in dealing with negative behaviors of children. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of property.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Implements age-appropriate activity and development plans utilizing discovery areas and hands-on activities.
• Observes the needs and progress of the children, communicates with Lead/Case Manager providing input and documentation on the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of the individual children.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal childcare environment where there may be changes in weather and discomforts associated with outdoor activities at playgrounds, parks, beaches, and pools.

Employee Benefits

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Benefits (Aflac)

What we are looking for in youEducation and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years’ Childcare experience (experience with teens preferred) with knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development, OR
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State Driver's License and driving record approved by Territorial Headquarters Risk Management.
• Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification.

• *This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: <https://info.flclearinghouse.com>
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled