Washington Yu Ying PCS, Washington DC, USA
Start Date: September 17, 2018
Job Title: Part Time Childcare Provider (Infant/Toddlers) Job
Description
FLSA Status: Professional Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director and Director of Teaching and Learning, and other assigned supervisors
Position Overview: The part time Childcare Provider (Infant/Toddlers) at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school.
Essential Responsibilities:
*Responsibilities outlined in this section are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Daycare Provider possess the following skills/responsibilities:
*Plan and conduct an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child. This should be done based on the goals and general curriculum developed by Washington Yu Ying PCS
*Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play
*Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and field trips.
*Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills
*Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities and safety.
*Demonstrated ability to provide care in ways that are interactive, child-led, hands-on, inquiry-based, and promote self-discovery
*Has a clear understanding of child development
*Understands of scope and sequence and learning objectives
*Demonstrated ability to establish an effective, respectful and efficient classroom culture
*Attend to children’s basic needs, such as feeding, dressing, diapering, hand washing, napping, transitioning, etc. Ensure these child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles.
*Establish and enforce expectations for behavior, and procedures for maintaining orders
*Enforce Yu Ying’s daycare policies and procedures
*Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Director
*Identify children showing signs of emotional or health-related challenges, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
*Observe and evaluate children’s performance behavior, social development, and physical health.
*Demonstrated ability to use student material and feedback to inform instruction on an ongoing basis
*Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences at the center through daily contacts and regularly scheduled parent conferences. Meet with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their children’s progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
*Commitment to meet the needs of every child in our diverse population
*Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work and collaborate as a member of a team
*Interest in professional learning, growth through quality feedback, and initiative in challenging own understandings
*Commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators
*Flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm
*Interest in language learning and other cultures.
*Capability to nurture students and work collaboratively with families
Qualifications:
*Have earned an Associate’s degree or more advanced degree in Early Childhood from an accredited institution or CDA with preschool or infant/toddler endorsement. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
*Have experience working with infants and toddlers
*Meet state educational licensing and additional center/school requirements
*CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
*Ability to speak Chinese is a plus
*Must value and thrive in Yu Ying’s culture: Nurturing, Collaborative, Rigorous, and Diverse
Benefits:
*The support of welcoming and appreciative students, parents, and colleagues
*A community that supports and promotes a growth mindset that allows every Yu Ying member to grow with one another each day.
*A strong emphasis on growth and support: Yu Ying has several resource rooms, a library, and a staff workroom
*A dedicated and passionate team of colleagues that value collaboration and growing themselves as educators
*A strong administration team that provides you with exceptional professional development often on the cutting edge of educational theory and philosophy, values staff , and provides continuous feedback.
*Hourly rate dependent upon experience [$15.00-$25.00]
To apply, please upload your resume & application here: https://washingtonyuying.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=75
Our childcare is a new program to support our teachers & staff. We are opening our Reggio Emilia inspired childcare on September 4th, 2018.
Audrey d'Assignies, HR Manager, audrey@washingtonyuying.org
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.