We are looking for a dedicated and responsible workers to assist in the Toddler classrooms during the summer.
Center is open 6:45 am - 6:00 pm most days.
We need workers for both mornings and afternoons and offer flexible scheduling.
This position is avilable May - August with possbility of Fall 2024 employment as well.
We will provide all work trainings, background check, finger printing, and CPR/First Aid training that are required for the job.
We also provide a hot lunch each day!
Must be a student of Andrews University.
Qualifications summary
Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
High engery
Accuracy, common sense and efficiency is required
Must love children.
Duties and responsibilities
• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Use various leaning methods such as stories, games and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Work with young children to teach basic skills such as colors, letter and number recognition, shapes, social skills and personal hygiene
• Manage activities, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest time
• Introduce children to new age-appropriate hobbies
• Clean and sanitize all toys and play areas
• Monitor and gently correct children’s behavior and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Have patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
• Have the spirit of flexibility and a Christ-like attitude in all that they say and do
Supervisory responsibilities
May supervise student workers, as determined by the Director
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
Commitment to work at least 15-20 hours a week and up to 40 if willing.
Ability to be highly punctual and to successfully allocate and manage time.
Must love children.
Must have a warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to the feelings and needs of both children and adults.
Display a willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's philosophy and mission.
Job requires much physical activity and a high energy level.
Accuracy and efficiency is required
Must be a student of Andrews University
Technical competencies
N/A
Interpersonal interactions
Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers.
Must love children.
Physical demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting,
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and
significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing.
The job is performed under
some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Work environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.