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Department Child Care Center Job Summary Provides care for children in assigned groups stressing individual needs within the developmental framework of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Assists in creating an environment and providing experiences, which are conducive to a child’s continuing growth in these areas. Adheres to developmentally appropriate practice. Helps to develop feelings of confidence and well-being by having opportunities for successful encounters with adults, peers, and their physical environment. Assists in planning for designated classroom(s). Responsible for the safety of all children in the group ranging in age 6w-Pre-K Plan and implement activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children Responsible for the care, hygiene, diapering, learning, and developmental activities, and specialized programs Communicate directly with parents regarding their child’s accomplishments and daily activities Maintain classroom records, cleanliness and orderliness to align with state regulations and standards Actively engaged with the children while serving as a role model through appearance and actions Provide a loving and nurturing environment for all children Follow lesson plans to as outlined in the Creative Curriculum Develop opportunities to positively impact children’s self-esteem Required Qualifications - Require DCF Introductory forty (40)-clock-hour Child Care Training comprised of Part I and Part II courses and five (5)-clock-hour (or .5 Continuing Education Units) Early Literacy and Language Development. - Require: - National Early Childhood Certificate (NECC); or - Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC); or - Director Credentials with five years of experience working with young children; or - Enrollment in NECC/FCCPC with completion in twelve (12) months and five (5) years of experience working with young children - Require two (2) years of experience working with children in a classroom setting. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer a minimum one (1) year experience working with young children. - Prefer demonstrated interpersonal skills. - Prefer demonstrated ability to work and plan with other caregivers in a team setting. - Prefer demonstrated patience, enthusiasm and respect for children. - Prefer demonstrated working knowledge of early childhood development. - Prefer demonstrated ability to use correct grammar and spelling in writing parent notes, incident reports and communication boards. - Prefer demonstrated flexibility in working with different age groups of children. Mandatory Education HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate Hours of operation 5:45am-6:00pm Perks & Benefits. Competitive Wage Medical benefits Dental & Vision Insurance 403(B) retirement plan Generous PTO, paid holidays, no weekends or evenings Professional development opportunities Generous tuition/childcare discounts Short term disability insurance Long term disability insurance and Life insurance

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