Non-ExemptGeneral Definition of WorkProvides supervised enrichment education and recreational activities suitable for school-age children in a licensed childcare center.Qualification RequirementsAt least 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma or GEDHolds an NC Dept. of Health and Human Services – Child Care Criminal Background Check and Qualification letter renew prior to expiration every 3 yearsMust have or willing to obtain9 hours of orientation within 6 weeks of hireCPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire renew prior to expiration every two yearsBasic School-Age Care certificate within 3 months of hireMaintain Health & Safety Training and minimum number of yearly on-going training hours as required by the NCDCDEEDemonstrate a pleasant disposition patience flexibility and genuine love for childrenDemonstrate punctuality and reliability regarding attendanceSalary Pay Grade NC01Reports to KIDSPLUS Afterschool Site Director KIDSPLUS Assistant Director and KIDSPLUS DirectorEssential FunctionsOpens and prepares the center for daily activities and programs.Responsible for the visual supervision of and the interaction with specific groups of children.Contributes to an environment that ensures the physical safety of all children.Contributes to an environment that meets the developmental needs of children at various ages.Contributes to an environment that accommodates the individual needs of children for rest relaxation physical activity social interaction andor study.Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of weekly activity plans.Facilitates communication between the site and parents.Leads group time discussions and activities.Maintains compliance with all child care rules regulations in addition to all CCS and KIDSPLUS policies and procedures.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in early childhood education and childcare.Possess excellent communication skills both written and oral.Ability to accept and follow direction of the Site Director.Ability to problem-solve.Must be a self-starter and a team player.Ability to maintain files and information to compile reports.Ability to operate standard program classroom and instructional equipment and related hardware and software.Ability to learn specialized software related to business need.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates students and parents.Physical RequirementsRequires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.Regularly requires standing walking speaking hearing and using hands to finger handle or feel.Frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions.Occasionally requires sitting climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling tasting smelling pushing pulling and lifting.Requires close vision distance vision ability to adjust focus depth perception color perception night vision and peripheral vision.Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately loudly or quickly.Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications andor to make fine distinctions in sound.Requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.Occasionally requires visual inspection involving small defects andor small parts.Requires use of measuring devices.Must be able to operate machines motor vehicles or equipment.Frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.Must be able to work in a loud noise location e.g. grounds maintenance heavy traffic.Special RequirementsAt the end of the probationary position an offer of continued employment may be extended contingent on the availability of a position and satisfactory performance in the probationary position.Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.