Job description

Kiddie Academy of Orlando Conway wants you to help us make a difference in our educational and play-based environment!

If you consider yourself to be nurturing, energetic, compassionate, and creative, then we want you to join our team today!

Working at Kiddie Academy means you are joining a diverse team that excels at good communication skills, works well together to problem solve, and most importantly, wants to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners every day.

Benefits

At Kiddie Academy we value a great work life balance and benefits that go beyond the classroom. We are closed most major holidays to allow our staff family time and offer many opportunities for career growth.

• Child Care Tuition Discount
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid on-going training & career development workshops
• Paid Sick Day
• Attendance Bonus
• Health Insurance
• 401(K)/Matching
• In-Service Hours On-Site

Must Have

• CDA or Staff Credential (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• DCF 45 Hours
• Previous Experience with children from 6 weeks - 4 years old
• Comfortable with DCF varying ratios by age group
• Ability to lift 25lbs

Requirements

• Implement daily program by collaborating with classroom teacher, requesting needed supplies, and putting Center provided trainings into practice
• Maintain clear and accurate records of children including developmental observations, signs of illness and wellness, and summary of the day while keeping strict confidentiality.
• Intentionally engage children, form relationships through bonding, act as an advocate for children.
• Feed children, as appropriate for the age group, while following food safety guidelines and DCF procedures
• Assist children with toileting and diapering while following procedures to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Support the Center’s philosophy, policies, and procedures through daily practice and asking questions.
• Value the partnership with parents, colleagues, coordinator, and administration. Respectful of colleagues, children, and families while embracing diversity and a variety of family arrangements and styles.
• Continue to invest in personal growth and development with the view to enrich the classroom experience.
• Ability to take direction and change direction while taking initiative to contribute to the classroom activities
• Lift, carry, and move children weighing up to 50 pounds including lifting children onto a changing table to a height of 4-5 feet
• Participate in safety drills by following the established guidelines which includes moving children from one location to another. This may involve moving children into cribs and transporting a crib which carries multiple children to designated locations.
• Frequently get up and down from the floor and bending while interacting with the children.
• Stand and sit for extended periods of time interchangeably throughout the day
• Use Center provided cleaning solutions and products to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for children and staff. Perform minimal cleaning tasks (wiping tables, sanitizing changing table, etc).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $13.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DCF 45Hrs (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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