Draper - Child Care Provider

School Year: [School Year]

Location: [Location]

Job Summary: The Childcare Worker is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children in APA's childcare program. This position supports children's social, emotional, and physical development through age-appropriate activities, daily care, and positive interactions. The Childcare Worker helps maintain a clean and organized environment while ensuring children's safety and well-being.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:

- Provide daily care and supervision for children, including assisting with dressing, feeding, and other individual needs

- Plan and lead age-appropriate games, recreational activities, and group activities

- Prepare and facilitate arts, crafts, and other activities that support children's fine and gross motor development

- Encourage children's social, emotional, and physical development through positive interactions and activities

- Observe children's behavior and development and communicate concerns to parents, guardians, or appropriate administrators as needed

- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies to maintain a safe and positive classroom environment

- Encourage healthy habits, including proper eating, rest, and personal hygiene

- Clean and sanitize toys, furniture, and play equipment to maintain a safe and hygienic environment

- Maintain accurate records of children's daily activities, observations, meals, and medications administered, as applicable

- Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, teachers, and other childcare staff

- Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

- Typical schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (hours may vary based on program needs)

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, vision, participation in a 401(k) match

- Up to 5 days of PTO, depending on start date

- School and summer breaks off

- Priority enrollment for daycare and school-age children

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Patience, understanding, and the ability to work effectively with children and families

- Knowledge of childcare principles, procedures, and early childhood development

- Understanding of age-appropriate activities and early childhood teaching strategies

- Ability to create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children

- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to children's individual needs

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred

- At least one year of related childcare experience required

- Current First Aid and CPR certification required and must be maintained through timely recertification

- Must successfully pass criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements