Substitute

Schedule : Monday - Friday, As Needed

Pay : $14.00

Job Location : Rogers , AR

Position Type : Part Time

Education Level : High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous early childhood experience preferred.

SUMMARY : Responsible for direct and indirect care, and education of children. This includes goals and objectives in plans of care. Creates and maintains an environment conducive to the proper care, education, and safety of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned) :

• Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs is met. See Attachment.
• Creates and maintains an environment based on ITERS / ECERS standards, sustaining a rating of 4 or higher in DD classrooms and a 5 in ABC / ABCSS classrooms.
• Assists with implementation of plans of care by following FCC procedure for collecting data and creating quality daily progress notes in Credible.
• Directly supervises children at all times.
• Works cooperatively with parents / staff members to ensure positive, productive atmosphere.
• Stays informed of child's record in Credible to ensure only authorized persons pick up child.
• Actively engages with children.
• Maintains DHS / ABC and DDS staff / child ratios reports out of ratio to supervisor immediately.
• Completes required progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Collects Work Sampling and Ounce data on assigned ABC / ABCSS children.
• Maintains current certification in Infant / Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control by attending annual courses and serves as First Responder for Preschool.
• Ensures that the timesheet in PayCom accurately reflects times worked and is up to date.
• Actively participates in weekly, monthly, and annual staff meetings as arranged by supervisor.
• Attends all training activities as required by Administration, licensing units, and / or supervisor.
• Participates in minimum 15 hours in-house and / or outside Early Childhood training annually as required, including out-of-town / overnight travel as required. For staff working in an ABC / ABCSS classroom, at least 30 hours of training must be acquired annually.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to the position. Example : Car rider, morning care, aftercare, bus loading / unloading, etc.
• Assists with and attends parent functions as scheduled.
• Reports any abuse / neglect signs to a supervisor as soon as possible after discovery.
• Follows chain of command by reporting to immediate supervisor for all issues.
• Always follows FCC Policy / Procedures manual and minimum licensing requirements for childcare centers.
• Complies with all DHS regulations contained within DHS Handbook.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous early childhood experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE : To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a safety sensitive function. Must be able to pass background checks / drug screen and maintain a clean driving record along with a valid AR driver's license and reliable transportation with state minimum liability insurance.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Why Friendship Community Care :

Friendship Community Care strives to offer highly competitive benefits package, and a family work environment!

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!

Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.

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