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Child Development Worker- PRN

Baptist Health

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Child Development Worker at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing environment for employees' children, delivering age‑appropriate learning experiences and compassionate care while supporting physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth through strong communication with families and a commitment to excellence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Developmental Milestones KnowledgeLesson PlanningSupply ManagementAttendance DocumentationIncident ReportingMedication AuthorizationCPR First Aid CertificationEffective CommunicationConflict ResolutionPlay Based Learning Facilitation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentOne Year Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Child Development Worker

PRN

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for c hildren of employees. Our program offers age-appropriate learning experiences, structured activities, and compassionate care designed to support each child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Through strong communication with families and a commitment to excellence, the center promotes a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care.

Responsible for supervision and planning for a group of c hildren while maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment in which c hildren can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively.

Job Description:

Have knowledge of developmental milestones appropriate for the age group and will effectively assess readiness of c hildren in the class.

Collect information to prepare daily lesson plans.

Maintain supplies and materials needed for activities.

Document daily attendance.

Prepare accident/incident reports.

Maintain proper medication authorization and administration forms.

Ensure health, CPR/first aid certificates and annual training certificates (15 per year hire date to hire date) are on file.

Communicate effectively with c hildren, families and staff.

Resolve conflicts between c hildren.

Encourage exploration, self-awareness, play based learning, and emotional wellbeing.

Use appropriate forms of guidance (i.e. redirecting and encouraging positivechoice making for preschool age c hildren).

Utilize developmentally appropriate practice strategies at all times (including fostering independence where appropriate, scaffolding, and asking c hildren open- ended questions, fostering and encouraging language development in younger c hildren).

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One year related experience

Benefits:

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26106842

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