General Position Summary: Responsible for the care and safety of preschool-aged children and infants for our weekday childcare facility. Important role in that it entails the safety of the very vulnerable and dependent.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the Parish
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Parish and the Diocese.
- Abides by the Confidentiality Policy outlined in the Diocese Employee Handbook
- Guides educational/recreational activities appropriate to the age level of each child in the program.
- Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the program.
- Assists participants in the development of habits of caring for children's own clothing and picking up and putting away toys, books, and crafts.
- Arrange medical attention for ill or injured participants per parental instructions and diocesan guidelines.
- Ensures accurate attendance information is kept to aid in the proper billing of charges to parents.
- Communicate with parents regarding the program.
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the Parish, students, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education/Certification - High School Diploma
- Experience - None required
Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
- Able to manage student behavior in a program setting.
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Able to work well with others in the school community.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
- Skill in job-appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
- CPR/First Aid
Working Conditions
- Required to work a shift or parts of a shift that begins at 7:15 am and end at 3:15 pm
- Required to manage moderate levels of stress
- Required to work in standard school conditions
Mental/Physical Demands
- Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds
- Requires lifting and picking up toddlers.
- Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
- Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily
- Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
- Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
Parish Designation: Occasional
