SUMMARY: Lead and supervise children in the Child Care program during opening, closing, education and recreational activities.  Duties include providing direction, guidance and assistance to students, assist in effectively handling student discipline situations; ensuring student safety and security, communicating with staff and children, preparing snacks, cleaning the child care environment areas, and assisting the Child Care Director in preparing for and implementing a variety of educational, enrichment and recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

·   BA in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education (or a related field) from an accredited college or university; or AA in Early Childhood (or a related field) or can demonstrate ability to complete an AA in Early Childhood (or a related field) by August 2011 and continue to work toward completing a Teacher’s Licensure program in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education (BA); or Director Qualified as defined by the Colorado Division of Child Care Licensing and working toward and AA in Early Childhood (or related field) to be completed by August 2011 and continue to work toward completing a Teacher’s Licensure program in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education (BA).

·   Must have at least 36 months of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children under six years old who are not related to the individual.  May require experience in working with children with various speech/language, cognitive, social-emotional, and/or physical disabilities.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

·   Criminal background check required for hire.

·   Must be at least 18 years of age.

·   Group Leader qualified through the Colorado Department of Human Services.

·   Colorado Department of Human Services 15 clock hours of training must be completed within 6 months after hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

·   Oral and written communication skills.

·   English language skills.

·   Interpersonal relations skills.

·   Personal computer and keyboarding skills.

·   Customer service and public relations skills.

·   Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

·   Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

·   Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

·   Ability to manage multiple priorities.

·   Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

·   Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

·   Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.

·   Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and
educational backgrounds.

·   Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

·   None required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.