Daycare Worker

REPORTS TO:

Site Director, Early Childhood Programs The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is a comprehensive human services organization in Middlesex County, New Jersey. We provide a comprehensive range of essential services for children, youth, families, and senior citizens. We deliver need-based assistance to low and moderate-income residents of Central New Jersey and serve as advocates for those seeking to live productive, self-sufficient lives.

The PIC-C Daycare Worker has a basic understanding of NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing standards and expectations and child development. S/he has good classroom management skills and understands developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.

S/he is knowledgeable of internal systems used for general program operations, practices and procedures. S/he works closely with the Site Director to meet program and organizational goals. S/he is able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic environment, and promotes entrepreneurism, creative problem-solving, and respect and compassion for staff members and the populations PRAB serves.

RESPONSIBILITIES Planning and Preparation Demonstrates knowledge of content.

Demonstrates knowledge of students.

Understand instructional goals.

Plans and prepares for coherent instruction with supervision.

Supports the Class Environment Creates an environment of trust and respect.

Understands strategies to assist in the inclusion of students in various settings.

Ability to use strategies to promote student independence.

Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior.

Responsible for assisting with the health, safety, and welfare of students in a classroom environment.

Maintain record of student’s allergy information and ensure center’s compliance in meal service.

Understand and follow center’s Crisis Management Plan and Procedures.

Delivery of Services / Accommodations (instruction)
Ability to employ constructive communication strategies and approaches in working with students, staff, and the greater school community.

Uses questioning and discussion.

Engages students in learning.

Professional Responsibilities and Development Reflects on practice.

Documentation of student learning.

Positive relationship with others.

Participating in professional opportunities.

Showing integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Displaying a positive work ethic.

Ensure confidentiality to all children and families.

Work in collaboration with staff and supervisors.

Grow professionally and actively participate in the school’s professional learning community.

Attend on Staff Meetings as well as other required meetings.

Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Performs other duties as assigned by Site Director or Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs.

General Follow NJ state requirement as per NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing,Chapter 122 Manual of Requirement for Child Care Centers.

Follow Center policy for the discipline and care of students in accordance with the DYFS and PRAB manual & procedures.

Insure compliance with PRAB rules, regulations and procedures accordance with PRAB Employee Handbook.

Positively interact with children on a regular basis throughout each day.

Responsible for the safety and well-being of students at all times.

Responsible for receiving or releasing students during the morning drop off or afternoon pick up.

Follow Center policy for the discipline and care of students in Accordance with the DCF Office of Licensing and PRAB manual & procedures.

Classroom organization and management ensuring contract compliance.

Create weekly lesson plans/activities.

Conduct evaluations and record student progress.

Participate in scheduled and unscheduled Parent/Teacher conferences.

Maintain all records and reports of attendance, accident/injury/unusual incident as needed.

Participate in after-hour meetings, workshops and activities as needed.

Follow all Agency Policies, Practices and Procedures.

Assist in training other teacher assistant

Report to Site Director any indications of child abuse or neglect.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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