Childcare, Communication Skills, Lesson Plans, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching
Extended Care Aide will assist Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for school aged children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires the ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning.
Essential Functions:
- Follow the Director’s direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Assist the Director with the setup of materials and supplies for activities.
- Assist the Director in meeting their physical and emotional needs.
Position Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Previous childcare experience is preferred
- Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient, and caring manner
- Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc., can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)
- Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend, and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g., if a child falls and needs assistance)
Pay Rate: $17.50, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.