Job Title Child Care Worker Exemption StatusTest NonexemptReports to Child Care Director Date Revised 12-4-2024Dept.School Child Care Primary PurposeAssist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.QualificationsEducationCertificationHigh school diploma or hold a General Educational Development GED certificateSpecial KnowledgeSkillsAbility to read and verbally communicate with children staff and parentsAbility to work with groups of children in a positive mannerAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsEffective organizational and communication skillsAbility to relate to children and adults with courtesy respect acceptance compassion and patience ExperienceSome experience in an infantchildcare settingMajor Responsibilities and DutiesInstructional SupportAssist in planning preparing materials and implementing daily learning activities for children.Conduct age-appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting drawing crafts and songs.Observe and monitor children&rsquos play activities.Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys materials and personal items belonging to children.Clean and sanitize furniture equipment toys and linens.Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks ensuring safe handling of food for children.Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.Student ManagementSupervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom on outings and to and from outside play areas.Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding diapering toileting walking and standing.Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.Observe and document developmental progress of children.SafetyFollow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR and first aid certifications.OtherParticipate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneMental DemandsPhysical DemandsEnvironmental FactorsToolsEquipment Used Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys playgrounds multiple-rider strollers etc. Personal computer and printer.Posture Moderate standing occasional kneeling squatting bending and stoopingMotion Moderate walking climbing lifting balancing and handing or moving materialsLifting Regular light lifting and carryingEnvironment Work inside and outside exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather exposure to noise frequent exposure to bodily fluidsMental Demands Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.