Respite Care Provider

We are looking for a Respite Care Provider to encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination. You will be working with children with autism and must be willing to learn or already know what that level of care entails.

Responsibilities

• Dress and Prepare children for the day
• Prepare, cook and feed meals
• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching materials
• Help children with homework
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child’s abilities
• Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children’s interactions and promote the spirit of concord
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources.
• Transport to and from school and doctor's appointments.
• Help calm children if meltdowns occur.
• Stay on a routine schedule.
• Daily housekeeping duties
• Must be willing to care for children when they are ill.
• Must be available before and after school at minimum. Preference to availability on weekends and on call during the day as well.

Skills

• Proven experience as a child care / daycare teacher
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Methodical and creative
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Certificate in first aid and CPR
• Degree in early childhood education is a bonus.
• Patient and non-judgemental
• Must be motivated

This is a contract based position, and paid with a 1099. If you do not meet all of the qualifications but are willing to learn in order to meet all of the qualifications, please consider applying. We are looking for the right fit for this position and willing to make exceptions on experience for the right personality.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stanley, ND 58784: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle and are you willing to transport children?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregivers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location