Early Childhood Center Support Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: TBD

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meets the education criteria required by the state
• Valid Driver's Licence
• 12 units of ECE or CDA preferred

Key Competencies:

• Creativity, Learning on the Fly
• Planning, Patience, Flexibility
• Approachability, Customer Focus
• Compassion, Informing
• Listening, Integrity and Trust

General Responsibilities:

• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs, provides customer service and builds trust.
• Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children.
• Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter.
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Arrives at the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call-in procedures and is dependable overall. The tentative schedule is 9 am-6 pm.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulatory requirements.
• Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties as needed, if other personnel are unavailable. This is rare, but it could potentially happen.
• Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher in Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
• Adhere to and act in line with the company's mission and values at all times
• Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
• Greet children and parents and drop off and pick up
• Be a supportive and contributing member of the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of BKs philosophy and curriculum expectations
• Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
• Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual
  

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Implement effective customer service for children and families.
• Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of children.

Program Responsibilities:

• Maintain positive learning environments.
• Seek assistance and support when necessary and provide assistance and support when necessary.
• Proactive in implementing best practices in the program.
• Engage in professional development

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the classroom is safe at all times; conduct appropriate safety checks when needed.
• Maintain and ensure appropriate headcount of all children at all times.
• Complete assigned tasks promptly and seek additional responsibility when appropriate.
• Ensure that the classroom setup allows for ease of supervision and makes appropriate changes when necessary.
• Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will ensure health and safety to children (ex: wiping spills, clearing debris, etc.), as well as general cleanliness and orderliness in your classroom.

Team and Family Interactions:

• Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts
• Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
• Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
• Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
• Viewed as a team player and act as a role model to team members
• Focus on solving problems and think out ideas that may be best for children and families
• Support decisions and act as a resource to others
• Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with children and families
• Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
• May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and stand for up to 95% of the day
• Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on the floor and bend down numerous times per day
• Agility to move from a seated to a standing position quickly to respond to childrens needs
• Perform all activities with children for prolonged periods, such as dancing, jumping, running, and walking
• Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
• Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities to monitor the well-being of children
• Work hours may vary to accommodate the needs of children and families