Assistant Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary Attends to children at a licensed in-home childcare facility. Assist Lead Caregiver in daily routines and maintain duties when lead is not present.

General Accountabilities Creates developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Reads to children and teaches them painting, drawing, crafts and songs. Maintains a safe, clean play environment. Dresses children and changes diapers. Observes and monitors children’s play activities. Disciplines children in a positive way and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books. Communicates with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Sanitizes toys and play equipment. Performs general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, reporting and making phone calls. Organizes and participates in recreational activities and outings, such as field trips. Helps children with schoolwork. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: none required Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication Instructing Monitoring Social perceptiveness