Purpose Statement

The job of PARA I-A DAYCARE is done for the purpose/s of providing care and supervision to children in a safe, engaging and nurturing environment; assisting with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities; maintaining a clean and organized environment; communicating effectively with parents and colleagues

Essential Functions

• Assist children with daily tasks (e.g. dressing, toileting, diapering, washing hands, rest periods and eating, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that basic and personal needs are addressed.

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

• Communicates with instructors, staff, and parents for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.

• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed for the purpose of maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

• Establishes positive individual relationships for the purpose of building student confidence and self esteem. Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

• Maintains classroom in a sanitary and orderly condition for the purpose of creating a clean and organized environment for the children.

• Manages assigned projects and activities (e.g. reports, goals, etc.) for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.

• Monitors students, managing children's behavior, (e.g. classroom, playground, rest time, bathroom, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment, and complying with health and safety regulations.

• Prepares a variety of written documents and/or materials (e.g. correspondence, program descriptions, parent notices, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Provides ongoing feedback for the purpose of informing supervisor, teacher, and parents of students' progress.

• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; methods of motivating and controlling children; codes, regulations and laws; age appropriate activities; and early literacy, math, art, sensory development and language development.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications; and apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; providing direction and leadership; communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; deal with common behavior problems; and adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.