Daycare Worker
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Overview
Compensation
$10-$11/hour
Job Description
We're hiring for a local daycare provider! The Daycare Worker is responsible for caring for children in a daycare setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. This includes supervising playtime, guiding children through learning activities, and fostering a positive and supportive environment that enables children to thrive. The role involves both individual and group care, with a focus on helping children develop social, cognitive, and emotional skills.
Work hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm with a pay rate of $10-$11/hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision & Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times by monitoring their activities and behavior, enforcing safety rules, and maintaining a clean and secure environment.
- Child Care: Provide daily care, including feeding, diapering, and assisting with bathroom needs.
- Learning Activities: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development in various areas, including language, social skills, motor skills, and creativity.
- Emotional Support: Offer comfort and reassurance to children when needed, addressing their emotional and behavioral needs with patience and care.
- Behavior Management: Assist in managing children's behavior through positive reinforcement, setting clear expectations, and guiding them through conflict resolution.
- Communication with Parents: Provide parents with regular updates on their child's progress, needs, and any concerns that may arise.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of each child's progress, incidents, and activities as required by the daycare center's policies.
- Collaboration with Team: Work as part of a team with other daycare staff to provide a positive and consistent experience for all children in care.
- Health & Hygiene: Ensure children maintain good hygiene practices, such as washing hands, and ensure the daycare space is clean and sanitary.
- Adherence to Policies: Follow all daycare policies, state regulations, and safety protocols.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is a plus).
- Experience working with children, particularly in a daycare or early childhood setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with children and parents.
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Patience, compassion, and a love for working with children.
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
- First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain it).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Work Environment:
- The daycare worker will typically work indoors in a childcare center, daycare, or preschool setting, except when taking the children to the playground.
- The role may require standing, bending, and sitting for long periods, as well as the ability to lift small children.
- Hours may vary depending on the daycare's operating schedule (e.g., early mornings, evenings, weekends, or split shifts).
Personnel Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
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This job at Personnel Resources is located in Dothan, AL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Personnel Resources?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $10–$11 per hour for this role.
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