Daycare provider assistant jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description Are you passionate about creating a safe, enriching environment for children? Bishop O'Gorman Schools is seeking energetic and dedicated After School Care Assistant. Help us nurture their growth, learning, and fun before and after the school bell rings! Our Mission desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the Core Values of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust. Location/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:45p-6:00p Holy Spirit Elementary School St. Mary Elementary School St. Michael Elementary School RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools Provide and maintain a safe environment for children Understand and apply child development to situations Guide children in a positive way Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise. Provide choices, allowing children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control as opposed to a punishment. Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior Maintain and follow current lesson plans and goals, matching the lesson plan with the age, skill and developmental level of the children in the classroom Provide regular and varied outdoor/big room activities. Bring materials in these areas to create new play interests. Monitor and stay aware of what is going on in the activity areas Supervise and interact during activities Complete the required training Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times Maintain effective communication with parents Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff Sanitize toys on a regular basis Perform various duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS:Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church's teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one's professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic ChurchExperience: Previous child care experience preferred Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills beneficial. Must adapt at caring for children. Mental Abilities: Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity Dexterity: Mobility required Physical Abilities: Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children Enjoy working with children High energy Flexibility and adaptability May be exposed to infectious disease, blood and body fluids Must be familiar with and able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Meets expectations of Principal/Leader Works well with Leader to benefit the students Communicates well with staff, students, and parents Interacts with students and staff in a professional manner Maintains confidentiality Responds to direction and is supportive of team effort Supportive of the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools Attends required staff development classes and staff meetings #hc205546