Child Care Specialist
On a daily basis this position is hands on working in the department’s Out of School Time (OST) preschool childcare programs.
We have two positions - One for Ages 1-4 and one for Grades K-5. Please see our website for more information.
- On a daily basis is hands on working with children in the childcare programs.
- Coordinates and develops preschool programming and thematic lesson plans to encourage appropriate socialization skills, positive behavior, and good manners.
- Creates a mentally stimulating environment through various methods such as storytelling, games, arts & crafts, and interactive activities.
- Assist as needed in coordination of the arrival and departure of children from program activities.
- Ensures activities and programs comply with department safety policies and procedures.
- Provides a pleasant, safe, and sanitary classroom environment.
- Identifies behavior problems and working with the OST Director develops appropriate strategies to address them.
- Assists the Childcare Specialists (Grades K-5) or (Ages 1-4) in the completion of their duties on an as needed basis.
- Coordinates the use, maintenance, and storage of a variety of supplies and recreation equipment.
- Provides direct functional supervision to assigned lead counselors and counselors on site at programs.
- Responds to and resolves problems and concerns while working in the programs.
- Providing basic care for children to include feeding, grooming, diaper changes.
- Other duties may include weekly supply shopping, welcome desk coverage, baking, and possibility of incorporating special interests/talents.
- Conducts program registrations using specific software, which includes taking in fees, giving out information for programs and keeping accurate records.
- Ability to carry out assigned projects efficiently and to their completion.
- May assist in the set up/take down of equipment for programs at the Community Center and for special HPR events.
- Assist during some HPR special events to provide programmatic needs.
- Attends staff meetings and training workshops as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain courteous effective working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, and the general public.
- Performs related work as required for the effective operation of the department.
Organization:
Town of Hanover
Type:
Employment
Post Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Close Date:
Friday, May 31, 2024
Salary:
20.11 - 21.77