Early Childhood Care Provider

Early Childhood Care Provider

Requisition #: req
16167

Location:

Holland, MI

Hours:

Full Time (40 hours/week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values: we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul.

As an Early Childhood Care Provider, you will be primarily responsible for providing care for children and infants during on-site education program hours, as well as aiding with the instruction and monitoring of students in elementary and secondary classroom as needed.

This position is responsible for completing initial assessments, case notes, progress notes and miscellaneous documentation. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Monitor the safety of children and infants while in care;

* Provide care for infant and toddler children including preparing meals and snacks, changing diapers, scheduling activities and routines, and rest times;

* Complete required initial developmental assessments;

* Plan, organize, and implement preschool level educational programming;

* Assist with the instruction and monitoring if students in elementary and secondary classrooms as needed;

* Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning;

* Supervise children during field trips and in the classroom;

* Monitor sings of emotional and/or developmental problems, and adjust programming to meet a child's individual needs;

* Communicate necessary information regularly to Case Manager(s), clinician, foster parents and the assigned supervisor regarding youth progress, concerns, or needs;

* Keep up-to-date and accurate records of children's progress, routines, and interests, in alignment with ORR requirements;

* Complete weekly and final discharge reports;

* Collaborate with parents of infants and toddlers on parenting skills and educate on childcare best practices;

* Participate in school activities, including staff and treatment team meetings;

* Support the education team in other areas as the need arises;

* Attend internal and external trainings, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;

* Complete other duties as assigned.

* Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;

* May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, or other related Education field from an accredited college with at least one (1) year of experience working in a similar role or with direct childcare or high school diploma with 3 years of relevant experience in Childhood Development required;

* Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire;

* Bi-lingual in one or more of the following languages with English:
Spanish;

* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;

* Must be willing and able to work days, evenings, and weekends, as needed;

* Must have a high level of patience with immense love and compassion for young children;

* Must have a familiarity with the nutritional and hygiene needs of children;

* Must have a familiarity with the nutritional and hygiene needs of children;

* Must have an in-depth understanding on a child's need for social, physical and intellectual growth;

* Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, and creative in a…