Quality Care Aide

Mission Statement:

• Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Professional Ethics

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

The Quality Care Aide provides a clean and safe environment for children. Reporting Requirements:

The Quality Care Aide is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position. Number of months varies by site.Great Benefits Package:

• An opportunity to gain knowledge and experience with a leader in child care
• Provide child development trainings and receive a child development teaching permit
• Medical, dental, vision, group term life, 403(b) retirement plan & employer match 3.5%, paid holidays, vacation, sick, personal day, paid holidays, education time-off, EAP
• Generous professional development and educational reimbursement plans
• 2% bilingual enhancement
• Live Scan Reimbursement & Post-Offer Physicals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures meal and snack preparation and clean-up.
• Completes CACFP documentation (meal production records).
• Records Point-of-Service Meal Count.
• Assists with active supervision.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment including:
• Completing daily and weekly classroom cleaning tasks.
• Maintaining a clean and clutter free environment.
• Assisting with rendering first aid as needed.
• Assists teachers with routines, including:
• Napping
• Diapering/Toileting
• Meals
• Attends weekly and other staff meetings and trainings.
• Facilitates and promotes interpersonal relationships with staff and families.

Knowledge:

• Safe food handling
• Positive guidance techniques
• Health and safety for children

Abilities:

• Read and write effectively
• Basic math skills
• Maintain accurate records
• Works effectively with preschool children, co-workers and parents
• Communicate effectively with persons from diverse cultures and with varied income levels
• Ability to follow instructions

Experience:

• Safe food handling
• Preschool or childcare experience preferred
• 6 Units of Early Childhood Development from an accredited college

Education and Continuing Education:

• Minimum of 6 Units ECE
• Food Handling Certification Course
• Training as required by Nutrition, Health, and Child Development Units

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Physical Activity: Continuous standing, walking, stooping, bending or twisting; occasional time sitting. Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Use of Senses: Ability to articulate a normal conversation with normal hearing whether verbal or over the telephone. Normal vision, corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dust, mildew, smoke, gasses or poor ventilation.

Other Requirements:

• Department of Justice Fingerprint and child abuse index clearance.
• Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Valid Class C driver’s license, readily available and reliable transportation and minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.70 - $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $17