SUMMER CHILDCARE PROVIDER

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Summer Childcare Provider will provide basic care with teaching responsibilities for 9 year old girl, 9 year old boy, 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl in order to give the children a well-balanced daily program in a home environment.  Must be able to provide a comfortable, safe, and non-threatening environment for children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

 ·        Care of 4 children, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 2 children Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 am to 5:15 pm.  During the summer starting May 20th through August 17th.

 ·        Preparing, supervising and cleaning up after breakfast, lunch and snacks

 ·        Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing

 ·        Support the social and emotional development of children

 ·        It will be the childcare provider’s responsibility to play with children, this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them

 ·        Organize and participate in recreational activities such as games, crafts, summer school work, reading, encouraging physical activities, etc.

 ·        Accompany and supervise children on outings to pool, library, movies, park, etc. may include driving to locations

 ·        Following parents’ instructions for guidance and discipline of children

 ·        Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the children’s’ rooms at the end of the day as well as helping put away any outside equipment and toys

 ·        Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible

 ·        Maintain daily open communication with parents

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

 ·        Minimum: High School Diploma

 ·        Preferred: Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education Major

 Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 ·        Knowledge of basic child care and feeding, as well as understanding of childhood development

 ·        Ability to work well with children and be patient with them

 ·        Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances

 ·        Must be a warm, patient, and gentle person who has a positive attitude towards children

 ·        Valid driver’s license and vehicle with no recent traffic violations

 ·        Child CPR and first aid certificate preferred

 ·        Good References, Reliable and On Time

 Salary and benefits:

 ·        $300 per week

 ·        Season Swim Pass to Hays Aquatic Park

 ·        Paid entry into activities for kids, example movies

 ·        Breakfast, lunch and snacks

 To Apply:

 Send list of qualifications and work experience plus 3 references to:

 Stacey Stults

 1304 Agnes Dr.

 Hays, KS 67601

Or email to:

stacey_stults@yahoo.com