Childcare Provider - Per-diem

The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039, USA

The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039, USA

Department: Cynthia White Children’s Center (CWCC)

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Job Status
:

Per-diem, Academic Year Staff

Schedule
: Position 1: Monday through Friday, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Position 2: Variable hours, as needed.

Note:

CWCC program schedule aligns with The Hotchkiss School academic calendar. Possibility of occasional Saturdays.

Reports to: Director of The Cynthia White Children’s Center

Spark curiosity, build lifelong foundational skills, and share the joy of daily discovery with a warm, supportive team at the Cynthia White Children’s Center!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cynthia White Children’s Center (CWCC) is an on-site, full-day childcare center that provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children and infants. Responsibilities of this position include implementing a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices and maintaining caring, cooperative relationships with children, parents, and co-workers. This position requires demonstrated professionalism, interest in supporting children, and effective communication skills to teach in a daycare setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age.
• Plan and implement a weekly theme curriculum, which includes stories, educational activities, art projects, music, and songs that are developmentally engaging.
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities, record observations and information for child assessments.
• Provide individual and group instruction to meet the needs of the children.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as indoor and outdoor games, reading, painting, and cooking,
• Assist with toileting and/or changing diapers. Infant care includes bottle-feeding and preparing and feeding solid foods.
• Organize, clean and store toys/materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts for children age newborn through preschool age.
• Ensure safe play conditions and general safety at all times..
• Observe and follow established safety procedures and perform duties in compliance with child care licensing requirements and the procedural guidelines of the daycare center.
• Potential to care for children in other classrooms as assigned in weekly schedules.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or work experience in early childhood development preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience caring for young children.
• Possess strong ability to work independently, while guided by operational procedures and support from Program Director.
• Certification in Medication Administration and First Aid and CPR required, or the ability to acquire and maintain active certification through Hotchkiss School professional development support.
• Possess a growth mindset, and willingness to successfully complete additional training and educational requirements to meet State of CT Office of Early Childhood requirements.
• Possess patience, and a pleasant and positive demeanor in working with children, families and colleagues.
• Possess knowledge and competence with safety practices, health and safety regulations.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and work effectively as a member of a team of daycare professionals.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Patience and physical stamina are required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run (when needed to supervise children), stand, sit (in small chairs), squat,…