Part-time Childcare Associate (Drop-In Court House Program- morning shift)

LOCATIONS:

• Court Care/Broward Kidspace: 201 SE 6th Street , Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

STATUS: Part-Time, 22.5 hours a week, Monday thru Friday, morning shift: 8:30am to 1pm, 

SALARY: $15.00 per hour

• If DCF 45 childcare hours are completed and on DCF Transcript, but not all tests completed, selected candidate would need to provide examination date confirmation

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Summary:

Responsible for assisting court care site supervisor in the care and development of children dropped in a Court Care as well as maintenance of the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in planning and teaching activities within the YWCA’s developmentally appropriate framework to encourage the advancement of children’s cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative skills.

Recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm. Protects the physical care and nurtures children in a clean, safe teaching environment that supports their needs for physical movement, sensory stimulation, mental health support and nourishment.

Encourages the positive self-image of children through active listening, responding and encouraging independence while giving verbal and non-verbal reinforcement. Uses positive, non-punitive discipline techniques. Guides children in controlling their behavior by using positive, appropriate approaches.

Cleans and maintains the classroom and equipment on a regular basis.

Supports budget expenditures controls through the proper care and use of materials and equipment.

Helps complete timely, accurate reporting that can include but is not limited to attendance and program reports, timesheets, leave requests, in-take forms and surveys, reporting incidents, and all related paper work.

Adapts and responds to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhances program quality.

Helps to develop and maintain cooperative, supportive relationships with court care staff, children and their families.

Develops and maintains cooperative, supportive relationships with court care staff, children and their families.

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

ALL CDC CHILDCARE GUIDELINES ARE OBSERVED

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR / First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location- Broward Courthouse

Work Remotely:

• No