Child Care Worker - AM and PM Shifts

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Responsible for the day-to-day teaching, guidance, and supervision of all children, assisting with the maintenance and safety of the living environment of the program, and promoting the learning of desirable behaviors in a safe and nurturing environment according to the Crisis Nursery’s Standard Operating Procedures.

• Follows all Maryville’s policies and procedures as well as all standard operating procedures for designated work sites/programs.
• Provides adequate supervision of all children at all times and integrates all children into the Crisis Nursery program and the daily schedule.
• Designs and implements individual and group activities.
• Assists with the Crisis Nursery’s intake and discharge procedures and answers help line after normal business hours or when the Family Advocate Worker is not available.
• Assists with and supports the Crisis Nursery’s Volunteer Program.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the program, prepares meals when necessary, and organizes and tracks supplies and donations.
• Performs other work related functions as assigned.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience in early childhood preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Knowledge of the general techniques of communicating with children birth to five. Ability to engage child(ren) in a manner which encourages the development of new concepts and skills.
• Ability to drive a passenger van.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Maryville children, supervisors, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Ability to work with children and families in an empathetic and understanding manner.
• Ability to learn and use a computer and all necessary software programs.

• Required to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and drive for extended periods of time.
• Required to lift/move objects and/or child weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
• Must have the visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential job functions defined above.

• Performs work in, and in association with Maryville program settings, including but not limited to the Crisis Nursery, schools, recreational facilities, court rooms, hospitals, and various community settings.
• Duties involve contact with child(ren)/parents who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, aggressive, suicidal and/or under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
• Must be flexible in scheduling and willing to work evening and weekend shifts.