Childcare Associate
OVERVIEW
The Childcare Associate provides care and assists in providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences in the infant (ages 6 weeks to 18 months), toddler (ages 18 months to 36 months), preschool (ages 3 years to 4 years), or pre-kindergarten (ages 4 years to 5 years) areas and ensures a safe, educational, and enjoyable environment in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing childcare centers.
Schedules Available:
Full-Time: M-F 9:30am-6:00pm
Part-Time: M-F 8am-1pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
Care Management
- Provides safe, clean, and trusting care for children ages six weeks through four years of age, where children remain within sight and hearing at all times.
- Assists in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for the children.
- Works together with childcare staff members in care giving activities, including assisting with meals, diapering, and toileting.
- Alternates and cleans toys and supplies on a weekly to bi-weekly basis.
Expectations Management
- Assists in coordination and implementation of intergenerational activities with other activities staff at the life plan community.
- May occasionally be responsible for opening/closing and locking the childcare center at the beginning/end of the day.
- Participates in assigned activities and events.
Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Assists in maintaining policies and procedures for the childcare center.
- Maintains confidentiality of all child, family, and employee information in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities to stay current in childcare issues.
Customer Relations
- Listens and responds promptly to the needs of the children, parents, family members, residents, and staff members.
- May have to ensure face-to-face interaction with each parent to share information and ensure each child is signed out.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in early childhood education or child development preferred.
- Current pediatric and adult CPR certification (Basic Life Support) required.
- Current First Aid certification required.
- Current Communicable Disease certification required.
- Current Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention certification required.
Experience
- One year experience working with young children in an educational setting required.
- Experience working with adults helpful, but not required.
- Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Ohio Living Breckenridge Village is Willoughby’s premier life plan community. Services include long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. The campus also offers independent living apartments, ranch homes and brownstones. Most importantly, we’re a company that:
- chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
- makes its mission the heart of our organization
- has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
- provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
- commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done
We’re looking for people who:
- have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
- are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
- understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job
Why work at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village?
Our residents and employees have access to the Veale Wellness Center, Mahan Cultural Arts Center, and nature trails throughout our park-like campus. Depending on an employee’s status, they may benefit from:
- competitive wages
- affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement savings
- paid time off including your birthday
- training, continuing education, and education assistance
- pay advances up to $500
- free meals/meal allowance
- the latest technology
- subsidized child care at Clapp Children’s Center
- unlimited career opportunities
- and much more!
Who is Ohio Living?
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties.
Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of
physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.
Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service
Innovation • Financial Stewardship • Leadership