CHILD CARE SHIFT SUPERVISOR - NSD (5637)

QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements

l. Minimum high school or equivalency diploma required; some higher education preferred.

1. One year related child care experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Commitment to following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary Model.
• Ability to form positive relationships with children.
• Ability to understand and respond to children's basic developmental needs.
• Ability to understand and follow agency policy and Trauma Informed Care orientation.
• Ability for role model and teach appropriate behavior to children.
• Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that promotes growth and respects individuality.
• Asks age and developmentally appropriate questions and actively listens to children' s responses.
• Develops a warm, positive, nurturing relationship with each child.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect.
• Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.
• Uses knowledge of developmental milestones, assists children in participating at their individual level of interest and ability.
• Uses observation as a way to "get to know" children —their interests and developmental levels.
• Interacts with children during meal and snack times, promoting appropriate social behavior.
• Applies knowledge of child development to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and environments.
• Adapts activities and environments to meet the special needs and situations of individual children.
• Identifies developmentally appropriate behavior and reasonable expectations for children’s behavior.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrate ability to provide leadership for staff.

1. Demonstrate ability to critically think and respond appropriately to stressful situations.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Valid New York State Driver License.