Job Description

Childcare Worker

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred childcare experience and OKDHS training/certifications.

Primary Purpose: Provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children by supervising play, preparing meals, managing hygiene (diapering/potty training), and implementing developmental activities. Maintain cleanliness, communicate with parents, and ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Key skills include patience, alertness, and strong communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Comply with School Board Policy.
• Supervision & Safety: Actively monitor children during play, naptime, and meals to ensure safety.
• Basic Care: Change diapers, assist with restroom use, and help with dressing/grooming.
• Activity Planning: Create or implement age-appropriate educational games, crafts, and outdoor activities.
• Nutrition: Prepare and serve nutritious snacks and meals.
• Environment Maintenance: Sanitize toys, clean equipment, and tidy classrooms/play areas.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain daily records of routines and behavior to share with parents, and report any injuries or developmental concerns.
• Compliance: Adhere to all safety, security, and licensing procedures, including CPR/first aide requirements.
• Supervise and assist at arrival and departure.
• Assist students in classrooms with tasks completion and guided practice of skills being taught.
• Familiarize yourself with the program, regulations and procedures in the classroom and throughout the school setting.
• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good student health and safety.
• Use good judgment at all times.
• Reward students with praise and other positive reinforcements for good behavior and work.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff members.
• Will demonstrate respect and dignity in the workplace.

Other Job Functions:

• Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel.
• To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the center/school.
• Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

Skills, Knowledge and abilities:

• Computer literacy.
• Excellent computation skills
• Effective communication both orally and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate positively with children and adults.
• Plan, schedule and organize work.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Possess an understanding of child development.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies.
• Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in multitasking.

Physical requirements:

• Good health and high energy level.
• Physical stamina to engage in activities and lift children.
• Bending and stooping.
• Ability to lift objects above shoulder level.
• Ability to tolerate a stressful environment.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs or more.
• Walking, occasional running, pushing, pulling.
• Strong and physical constitution.

Coordinates With: Early Learning Center Coordinator

Reports To: Early Learning Center Coordinator and District Administrators

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