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Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. · 3 months ago

Center Support Assistant

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.59/hr - $18.37/hr

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. is dedicated to helping young children enter school ready to learn through comprehensive early childhood education and family support. The Center Support Assistant provides a nurturing and safe environment for children to develop essential skills while assisting in classroom activities and maintaining standards of care.

Child CareNon Profit

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Assist in the classroom as needed

Familiarize self with the day’s planned activities

Implement culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting

Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy

Develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development

Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Early Head Start.)

Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications

Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self

Maintain sanitation & hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center

Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children

Encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program

Participate in family-style meals with the children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation

Follow infants’ individual feeding schedules and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding (EHS)

Communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information

Maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children’s portfolios as needed when regular staff are absent

Assemble and deliver breakfast, lunch, and/or snack on time to the classrooms

Maintain daily Temperature Tracking form

Coordinate maintenance of milk, formula, baby food and paper product stock

Wash all dishes (according to Health Department standards) daily

Turn in all Vendor Delivery Slips to supervisor at the end of each month

Clean and sanitize countertops, sinks, refrigerator(s), warmer(s), microwaves and floors

Discard trash and empty supply boxes daily

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them

Gather and empty trash

Regularly clean and maintain all bathrooms and public areas

Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created

Clear hallway of obstructions, observing fire codes and alerting staff and management of any possible safety hazards

Notify supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems

Maintain inventory of job-related supplies, such as toiletries and cleaning materials, and order more when needed

Maintain cleaning and kitchen supplies in a clean, organized and safe manner

Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition

Ensure proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals

Qualification

Child growth knowledgeDevelopmentally appropriate practicesFirst Aid certificationCPR trainingClassroom disciplineCurriculum implementationCommunication skillsEmotional maturityCollaborative relationshipsRecord keepingWillingness to learn

Required

High School Diploma or GED with DCF 45-hour training

Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years

Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children

Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline

Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum

Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity

Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships with diverse staff & families

Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills

Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records

A willingness to learn and continue personal education

Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years

Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45-hr training

Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment

Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training

Complete a minimum of 25 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job

Preferred

CDA highly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan with 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term & short-term disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Career development

Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Company

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.

Established in 1966, Episcopal Children's Services (ECS) is a Non-Profit organization with strong entrepreneurial spirit that uses research and the best practices to help families ensure that all children enter school ready to learn.

Founded in 1966