Child Care Lead 12 Months - Full-time

Job Summary:  Assist with Center Operations
Location: Farmersville
Hours:  5.5/day average
Split Shift during school year.  Approximately 6:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Observe the classroom for safety and well being at all times
2. Prepare space and materials for daily activities and clean up at the end of the day
3. Help children learn good mealtime habits and how to speak with others
4. Supervise small group activities
5. Help with hygiene activity (hand-washing, toileting if necessary)
6. Prepare classroom activities under the guidance of the center supervisor
7. Participate in classroom planning, implementation, and documentation as requested
8. Help children choose, do, and complete tasks in all classroom-learning areas
9. Use positive reinforcement with children in language, attitude, and model
10. Coordinate daily activities and supervise aides in the absence of the center supervisor
11. Assist with administrative duties (record fees, attendance, etc.) as requested by the center supervisor
12. Maintain frequent contact with parents, in consultation with the center supervisor, in regard to their child's progress
13. Keystone Stars participation
14. Perform other duties as assigned

 MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing, with the professional and support staff, students, and parents.
2. Provides backup as needed to other staff members in their absence.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Must possess computer skills (email and telephone, will train on Google Drive)
Ability to operate various office equipment (xerox, printer, door monitor)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.

Qualifications:  A high school diploma or general educational development certification: fifteen (15) credits in early childhood development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field, and one (1) year work experience related to the care and development or children ora high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) year work experience related to the care and development of children.

Requirements: Requires a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; Medical examination as per Pennsylvania law including TB test; Submission of a criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 1111 Of the PA School Code); Submission of a clearance report from the PA Department of Health Services in accordance (FBI Prints) with Act 151 of 1994; Submission of Act 168 employment history, and submission of National Sex Offendor Registry (NSOR). ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO START DATE.

New Employee Starting Salary: $18.85 per hour

EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.  Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.