Job Description

This position will attend to children in a childcare setting. Perform a variety of tasks, such as teaching, interacting, feeding, cleaning, and overseeing play. Work with other team members collaboratively to ensure that the optimal operational setting is prepared and functional for the various age groups of children in the center. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Robin Sjogren, at 605-367-5722.

• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. 
• Assist in preparing the learning environment by setting up interest centers and preparing needed instructional materials and supplies.
• Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered. 
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits (provide physical assistance when needed). 
• Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods. 
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games. 
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas. 
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Treat all adults and children with dignity and respect. 
• Participate in staff in-service training when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Development or Early Childhood Education preferred. 
• Experience: Work experience in a childcare environment desired.

Work area will consist of indoor and outdoor areas. Indoor work environment is climate controlled. Outdoor work environment may vary in temperature and humidity. Moderate to occasionally loud amounts of noise due to children/staff interaction and activities, and indoor/outdoor activities and environments.

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