KTC Child Care Provider

Job ID: 5786376

Position Summary: Provide quality care for school-age youth during the school year and full-day child care on early dismissal days, no school days, school holidays/breaks, and full-day during the summer months.

Pre-Employment Certifications

• Background check and fingerprinting

• Physical examination

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

• Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District

• Trainings required by DHS license requirements

• Trainings required by Community Education

Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old

• High School degree, or equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school

• Prefer coursework in early childhood, elementary/secondary education, physical education, or leisure services

• Equivalent of a minimum of one year successful experience working with children preferred

Performance Criteria

Professional

• Monitor and execute behavior guidelines to create positive, supportive and consistent environment

• Relate and interact with children using positive reinforcement and effective communication

• Assist On-Site Coordinator in planning recreational and educational activities

• Prepare and implement daily activities in coordination with On-Site Coordinator

• Knowledge of and interest in a variety of areas such as sports, music, arts, games, computers, etc.

• Complete daily children's attendance using KTC ipads

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment

• Assist On-Site Coordinator in creating a pleasing environment

• Help set up and put away tables and equipment

• Assist in preparation of program/art materials

• Report maintenance/custodial problems to On-Site Coordinator

• Cleanup buildings and supplies as assigned

• Leadership skills in directing children's activities

• Greet children and parents as they arrive

• Communicate children's behavior concerns with On-Site Coordinator

• Attend staff and in-service training meetings as required

• Maintain confidentiality of children's records

• Accurately use time clock and attendance management program

• Remain knowledgeable about program policies and procedures

• Understand and implement information on children's enrollment records

• Provide supervision of participants

• Must be available at least 4 shifts Must be available during extended hours on early dismissal, late starts and holiday break, spring break, scheduled no school days and summer hours between the hours of 6:30 am and 6:00 pm

Personal

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to:

• Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.

• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.

• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.

• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.

• Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.

• Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.

• Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.

• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.

• Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.

• Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.

• Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.

• Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.

• Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.

• Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

• Work location will be assigned as needed

• Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher level leadership

• Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor