Child Care Worker - AM and PM Shifts Job at Maryville Academy, Chicago, IL

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  • Maryville Academy
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Skills /Knowledge:

  • 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.

Physical Demands:

  • 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.

Environment and Scheduling:

  • 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.

Pay Rate: $19.00-20.00 Hourly

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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