CCA Fort Lauderdale - Preschool Caregiver

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Preschool Caregiver

DEPARTMENT : Early Childhood Education

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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement :

The role of the Caregiver is to be responsible for the care and supervision of children ages 4 month to 3 years of age.

Scope :

The Caregiver is directly responsible for working with other Caregivers to ensure continuity of care is maintained throughout the day at the center. The Caregiver is responsible for the care and supervision of all children in assigned classroom in the program.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Set up / break down of classroom furniture to prepare for church services
• Co-labor with other Caregivers for the purpose of creating a nurturing spiritual, academic and socially stimulating environment
• Supervise and support children's physical needs with assistance as needed
• Plan and prepare lesson plans for academic, and social / emotional development of each child in assigned classroom
• Plan and provide lesson pans for the spiritual development of each child
• Receive and provide assistance with snacks and lunches
• Provide assistance and supervision for napping
• Provide assistance with daily diapering or bathroom needs
• Prepare daily reports for parents of each child in assigned classroom
• Assist with behavior management of children in classroom
• Provide oral reports as per parent request
• Proper documentation of significant incidents or accidents
• Provide for the safety and security of each child in assigned classroom
• Escort and monitor children traveling to and from playgrounds
• Follow cleaning procedures as designated by childcare standards
• Complete required 45 hours of childcare training for ACSI & DCF compliance

Qualifications / Skills / Gifts :