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Envision, Inc.
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Job Location: Wichita, KS
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Location:
Envision Child Development Center
610 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
Department: Envision Child Development Center
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY (Briefly describe the purpose of the position)
Responsible for providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom of the daycare center with specific responsibility for organizing and directing age-appropriate activities for preschool age students; preparing and serving snacks and lunch; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE (List in order of importance)
Assist lead teacher with lesson planning and/or age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities working with individual or small groups of children (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) that promote and/or reinforce learning concepts.
Model positive and effective adult/child behaviors (e.g. classroom, with parents, etc.) in all activities which leads to the emotional, intellectual and social development of children.
Prepare a suitable learning environment for children by distributing necessary instructional supplies and/or play materials and setting up interest centers.
Assist staff in preparation of nutritional snacks and lunches that comply with established KDHE guidelines and meet the nutritional needs of the students.
Conduct daily health checks and visually monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack and lunch time, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, field trips, classroom, play time, etc. ) to ensure environment is clean, safe and free of hazards.
Promote good habits for improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
Interact and communicate cooperatively and effectively with staff members, teachers, parents, and students.
Report any observances of problems with children to lead teacher or administrator of daycare center.
Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (List as required or preferred)
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must obtain CDA (Child Development Associate) certification by end of first year of employment.
Experience: Prior experience in a preschool or childcare setting required.
Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education desired.
Sincere desire to help children learn, grow and gain new skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents and include them in their childs learning process.
Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm manner.
Licenses/Certifications: First Aid, CPR and Signs and Symptoms certification required, with recertification every two years. CDA certification required by end of first year of employment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: __0__
Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: __0__
VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (check one)
Can be performed with or without assistive technology:
0 Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures;
viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.
0 Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or
power tools at or within arms reach; performing non-repetitive tasks
such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.
1 Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.
Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity:
0 Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.
COMMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied.
How to Apply:
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Envision, Inc.
Envision is an EOE/AA employer
Envision is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA) employer. It is the policy of ENVISION to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws concerning Equal Employment Opportunity. It continues to be the policy of ENVISION to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in every aspect of employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, religion or creed, sex/gender, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, age, disability/handicap, medical condition (CA), genetic information, marital status (most States), sexual orientation (CA & CO), or any other legally protected characteristics (collectively, “legally protected characteristics”). ENVISION also promotes this policy through certain affirmative action programs directed toward disabled individuals, disabled veterans and Viet Nam veterans, and through reasonable accommodation of qualified disabled/handicapped individuals. You may direct questions or concerns to the Vice President of Human Resources (316) 425-7184, or the Human Resources Manager at 316-425-710
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