Child care worker job description
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Example child care worker requirements on a job description
Child care worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in child care worker job postings.
Sample child care worker requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Clear background check
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of child development
Sample required child care worker soft skills
- Patience and empathy
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Child care worker job description example 1
The Methodist Home child care worker job description
*No Phone Calls, Please, Inquiring About the Job or Your Submitted Resume. We Will Review Your Resume and Determine If It Meets the Required Qualifications Listed and Send An Email With Further Instructions On Applying For The Job. Thank You.*
*Must Be At Least 21 Years Old and Have a Valid GA Driver's License.*
*Purpose: **Child Care Support Staff/Worker *provides for the day-to-day care, nurturing, supervision, and development of the youth assigned. The Methodist Home for Children and Youth is seeking self-motivated, energetic professionals to mentor and nurture youth and adolescents. Child Care Support Staff create a sanctuary that enables youth to heal past hurts, build positive relationships and grow to their full potential. Current openings include Full Time Overnight.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: *
Supervision/Safety: Maintains supervision of residents in accordance with Policy and Procedure. Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes the safety of the residents *at all times.*
Crisis Management: Handle crises in such a way to provide a positive, therapeutic impact on the program.
Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships.
*Education and/or Work Experience Requirements include but are not limited to the following: *
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Human Services related field) or High School Diploma combined with experience working with children/adolescents in a residential environment or licensed daycare center or school. CNA's and Caregivers with 4 years of experience working for a licensed agency and with the disabled, the elderly, or youth may apply.
Knowledge of child care practices, developmental issues, and group processes and practices is important to this position.
Knowledge and demonstrated skills related to theory and practices for emotionally disturbed children.
*Required Safety/Background Checks: *All applicants must consent, and receive clearance from the following local, state, and national agencies:
Bibb County Sheriff's Department
Department of Juvenile Justice (fingerprint required)
Department of Human Services (fingerprint required)
Motor Vehicle Record (our insurance carrier must approve the applicant driving record)
Child Abuse Registry
Department of Corrections
Pardons and Parole
Sex Offenders Registry
Medicaid Fraud
Job Types: Full-time Overnight
Pay: $13.67 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.38 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Valdosta, GA 31605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
* Child Care: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
*Must Be At Least 21 Years Old and Have a Valid GA Driver's License.*
*Purpose: **Child Care Support Staff/Worker *provides for the day-to-day care, nurturing, supervision, and development of the youth assigned. The Methodist Home for Children and Youth is seeking self-motivated, energetic professionals to mentor and nurture youth and adolescents. Child Care Support Staff create a sanctuary that enables youth to heal past hurts, build positive relationships and grow to their full potential. Current openings include Full Time Overnight.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: *
Supervision/Safety: Maintains supervision of residents in accordance with Policy and Procedure. Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes the safety of the residents *at all times.*
Crisis Management: Handle crises in such a way to provide a positive, therapeutic impact on the program.
Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships.
*Education and/or Work Experience Requirements include but are not limited to the following: *
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Human Services related field) or High School Diploma combined with experience working with children/adolescents in a residential environment or licensed daycare center or school. CNA's and Caregivers with 4 years of experience working for a licensed agency and with the disabled, the elderly, or youth may apply.
Knowledge of child care practices, developmental issues, and group processes and practices is important to this position.
Knowledge and demonstrated skills related to theory and practices for emotionally disturbed children.
*Required Safety/Background Checks: *All applicants must consent, and receive clearance from the following local, state, and national agencies:
Bibb County Sheriff's Department
Department of Juvenile Justice (fingerprint required)
Department of Human Services (fingerprint required)
Motor Vehicle Record (our insurance carrier must approve the applicant driving record)
Child Abuse Registry
Department of Corrections
Pardons and Parole
Sex Offenders Registry
Medicaid Fraud
Job Types: Full-time Overnight
Pay: $13.67 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.38 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Valdosta, GA 31605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
* Child Care: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Child care worker job description example 2
Lutheran Social Services of New York child care worker job description
*GENERAL DESCRIPTION: *
The Senior Child Care Worker provides oversight and support to Child Care Workers as well as to the young adults at Our Sisters' Place (“OSP”). OSP is a 24-hour program that serves pregnant teens and/or young mothers with children, helping them to develop emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually, promoting and producing healthy individuals. The Senior Child Care Worker is responsible for ensuring compliance with city, state, federal and agency guidelines.
*MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
* Ensures that Child Care Workers adhere to OCFS, ACS, Federal and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to HIPAA.
* Serves as Shift Leader.
* Conduct fire drills.
* Maintain fire drill log book.
* Supervises the coordination and completion of required assignments, activities and appointments for young persons in care.
* Adheres to program guidelines and schedules.
* Monitors the completion of all program documents and incident reports during assigned shift and their proper placement in designated file or binder.
* Responds to all incidents and emergencies immediately. Notify appropriate parties and take necessary action.
* Communicate any issues, concerns or emerging trends to supervisor.
* Indicate issues, concerns or emerging trends on office board in Staff Office.
* Practices good judgment and decision-making to ensure the safety of staff and young persons in care.
* Attends meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.
* Ensures that unit keys and logbooks remain in the possession of staff members only.
* Provides a stable, abuse- and drug-free environment.
* Other duties as required by direct supervisor or needs of the program/agency.
* Handles all duties specific to the role of a Child Care Worker as well as additional duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Director.
*SUPERVISES: *
* Volunteers as needed
* Child Care Workers
*QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: *
* High School Diploma/GED
* Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
*EXPERIENCE: *
* Two years' experience working with children or adolescents
* A minimum of one year supervisory or similar experience
*SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *
* Good communication and writing skills
* Ability to effectively supervise and train others
* Resourceful
* Knowledge about ACS/OCFS regulations a plus
* Ability to exercise enormous amount of patience and good judgment
* Ability to work well with youth and children and families at risk
* Ability to maintain safe and controlled environment
* Ability to apply training to work environment
* Ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers
* Superior organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; resourceful; ability to manage time effectively and multi-task
* Experience and facility with Microsoft Office Applications
* Ability to work flexible hours as needed
* CPR-Certified a plus
* S95 Certificate - Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
* F07 Certificate - Fire & Emergency Drill Conductor
* F80 Certificate - Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: One location
The Senior Child Care Worker provides oversight and support to Child Care Workers as well as to the young adults at Our Sisters' Place (“OSP”). OSP is a 24-hour program that serves pregnant teens and/or young mothers with children, helping them to develop emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually, promoting and producing healthy individuals. The Senior Child Care Worker is responsible for ensuring compliance with city, state, federal and agency guidelines.
*MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
* Ensures that Child Care Workers adhere to OCFS, ACS, Federal and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to HIPAA.
* Serves as Shift Leader.
* Conduct fire drills.
* Maintain fire drill log book.
* Supervises the coordination and completion of required assignments, activities and appointments for young persons in care.
* Adheres to program guidelines and schedules.
* Monitors the completion of all program documents and incident reports during assigned shift and their proper placement in designated file or binder.
* Responds to all incidents and emergencies immediately. Notify appropriate parties and take necessary action.
* Communicate any issues, concerns or emerging trends to supervisor.
* Indicate issues, concerns or emerging trends on office board in Staff Office.
* Practices good judgment and decision-making to ensure the safety of staff and young persons in care.
* Attends meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.
* Ensures that unit keys and logbooks remain in the possession of staff members only.
* Provides a stable, abuse- and drug-free environment.
* Other duties as required by direct supervisor or needs of the program/agency.
* Handles all duties specific to the role of a Child Care Worker as well as additional duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Director.
*SUPERVISES: *
* Volunteers as needed
* Child Care Workers
*QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: *
* High School Diploma/GED
* Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
*EXPERIENCE: *
* Two years' experience working with children or adolescents
* A minimum of one year supervisory or similar experience
*SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *
* Good communication and writing skills
* Ability to effectively supervise and train others
* Resourceful
* Knowledge about ACS/OCFS regulations a plus
* Ability to exercise enormous amount of patience and good judgment
* Ability to work well with youth and children and families at risk
* Ability to maintain safe and controlled environment
* Ability to apply training to work environment
* Ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers
* Superior organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; resourceful; ability to manage time effectively and multi-task
* Experience and facility with Microsoft Office Applications
* Ability to work flexible hours as needed
* CPR-Certified a plus
* S95 Certificate - Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
* F07 Certificate - Fire & Emergency Drill Conductor
* F80 Certificate - Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm System
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: One location
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Child care worker job description example 3
The Salvation Army child care worker job description
Child Care Worker (DN9D8103)
DEPARTMENT: (100 Corps Community Center) / Roseville Corps.
LOCATION: Roseville, CA
SUPERVISOR: Corps Officer(s)
STATUS: Non-Exempt / Part-time
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to organize and lead activities and provide quality care for infants, toddlers, and young children during corps (church) Sunday School, Sunday Worship, and other Corps activities and functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs, and similar activities.
+ Teaches age-appropriate Bible-based lessons on Sundays.
+ Directs children in eating, resting, and toileting.
+ Helps children develop habits of caring for themselves, picking up and putting away toys.
+ Maintains appropriate behavior management.
+ Serves meals and refreshments to children and regulates rest periods.
+ Leads and assists in the Baby song (parent-child participation) program.
+ Ensures nursery is in order before leaving; reports any broken equipment to the supervisor.
+ Reports all injuries to parent and supervisor.
+ Maintains a volunteer roster.
+ Follows all guidelines in The Western Territory's policy, "Protecting the Mission, Policies for Work with Minors".
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements
+ One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
+ Must have the ability to interact appropriately with children, peers, and parents.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
+ Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
+ Must be 21 years or older.
+ Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
+ Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
+ First Aid and Child CPR, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Ability to regularly lift-up to 25 lbs.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
DEPARTMENT: (100 Corps Community Center) / Roseville Corps.
LOCATION: Roseville, CA
SUPERVISOR: Corps Officer(s)
STATUS: Non-Exempt / Part-time
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to organize and lead activities and provide quality care for infants, toddlers, and young children during corps (church) Sunday School, Sunday Worship, and other Corps activities and functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs, and similar activities.
+ Teaches age-appropriate Bible-based lessons on Sundays.
+ Directs children in eating, resting, and toileting.
+ Helps children develop habits of caring for themselves, picking up and putting away toys.
+ Maintains appropriate behavior management.
+ Serves meals and refreshments to children and regulates rest periods.
+ Leads and assists in the Baby song (parent-child participation) program.
+ Ensures nursery is in order before leaving; reports any broken equipment to the supervisor.
+ Reports all injuries to parent and supervisor.
+ Maintains a volunteer roster.
+ Follows all guidelines in The Western Territory's policy, "Protecting the Mission, Policies for Work with Minors".
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements
+ One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
+ Must have the ability to interact appropriately with children, peers, and parents.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
+ Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
+ Must be 21 years or older.
+ Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program
+ Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
+ First Aid and Child CPR, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Ability to regularly lift-up to 25 lbs.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024