Floater, Child Care​/Nanny

Description

Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Floater will prep and serve home‑style meals for children in the Early Head Start program; assist with kitchen operations as needed; maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area; relieve teachers during break periods; and serve as a classroom substitute as needed.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• CDA (Infant Toddler Endorsement) is preferred
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Previous Early Head Start experience is preferred
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience with infants and/or toddlers (0‑3); CPR & First Aid certification is preferred
• Knowledge of Health Department standards regarding food preparation, storage, and cleanliness
• Ability to provide a continuum of care to pregnant women and children ages birth to 3½ years
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work a heavy workload under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs
• Team player and willing to assist all employees as necessary

There are no supervisory requirements for this position.

• Perform according to standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, CWLA, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, and Porter‑Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and classroom.
• Prep and serve meals in quantities according to the menu and number of persons to be served; make appropriate substitutions when necessary in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances.
• Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children that includes children with special needs when assigned.
• Maintain and regularly update inventory of all food, food supplies and equipment.
• Assist with reporting kitchen information to various supervising bodies; assist in maintaining appropriate records of attendance, meal counts, etc. necessary to produce reports.
• Comply with all Health department and Porter‑Leath requirements regarding food preparation, storage and cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area to include washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping, etc.
• Perform duties as a role model to clients and staff; act as a mentor to families of children in group.
• Keep Site Manager informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
• Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching, and safe environment for children, families and staff.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
Employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel. Employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision required: close and color vision. Work in a non‑smoking area.

Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and appropriate level of insurance.

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