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Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development Childcare Provider- Hourly Childcare Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Job description
Be a member of the Schreiber team, in the *Circle of Friends Academy. *The Circle of Friends Academy provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. As a Keystone STARS Star 4 facility we offer unique stimulating early childcare in Lancaster PA. Our education experience promotes each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to support children's desire to be lifelong learners.
At Circle of Friends Academy, we offer a curriculum that promotes language development and early literacy skills, numeracy & problem solving through learning, exploration and play. Every child is unique here and we strive to find unique ways to help them achieve more at their own pace. This full-time position with benefits is an opportunity to provide a warm, nurturing experience for children and families.
To learn more about joining the Schreiber Team, go to: https://www.schreiberpediatric.org/.../career-opportunities/.
We are Giving Hope. Enriching Lives to those who need us every day.
Essential functions and duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Ensure the provision of nutritious snacks and lunches
- Provide adequate equipment and activities
- Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
- Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
- Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
- Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
- Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress
- Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files
- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Establish routines and provide positive guidance
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
- Implement positive discipline when required
- Participate in 2 Schreiber Center activities a year - Annual Gala, Softball Weekend, Rubber Duckie Race & Festival are just a few examples.
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: A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As an organization with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.