Day Care Provider

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Day Care Supervisor, the Caregiver will be responsible for educating and supervising children, and providing the children with appropriate activities while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

• Plans and develops age‑appropriate curriculum, organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs, and similar activities. Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and fatigue.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self‑care.
• Helps children become responsible in caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Redirects children and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior according to state and Smoky Valley Child Care guidelines.
• Serves meals and snacks to children and regulates rest periods.
• Help train new employees.
• Washes dishes and assists teachers in cleaning dining areas. Responsible for cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the daycare.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Helps close the daycare at the end of the night following the closing duties and procedures.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

• Able to plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to children.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment when carrying out duties.
• Must be able to complete Child Care Licensing required trainings online.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Works under the direct supervision of the Daycare Supervisor.

US work permit required