BASEHOR-LINWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

High Quality Inclusive Early Learning Cultivating Kindergarten Readiness for The Basehor-Linwood Community

MISSION:  The Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center is committed to supporting children, families, and staff in a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate educational environment through quality, comprehensive programming and community relationships.

POSITION: Child Care Staff

DESCRIPTION: The Child Care staff member is responsible for maintaining a developmentally appropriate program providing general oversight to the Child Care Classroom of the Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center (ELC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:                

1. Monitors and supports classroom activities on a daily basis
2. Works with the Child Care Center Director in the development and the adoption of research based curriculum materials and resources that are developmentally appropriate
3. Implements a model early learning program which encompasses the whole child to include activities that create a well balanced cognitive as well as social/emotional curriculum
4. Ensures all state regulations are adhered to concerning children
5. Be an active listener and maintain a cooperative professional relationship with all stakeholders   
6. Protects and enhances the safety of the children and staff of the Child Care Director at the ELC                                
7. Maintains an inviting physical environment which fosters optimal growth and development, where each child feels respected and capable of learning
8. Basic classroom management skills
9. Reports classroom needs to the Child Care Director Coordinator 
10. Performs all other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for a child care staff
• Five sessions of observation for not less than 2 ½ consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschools or child care centers. 1 year teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
• Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education; and three months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
• A child development associate credential
2. Experience working within a child care setting
3. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
4. Desire and ability to work with children and staff
5. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the Child Care Center Director
6. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
7. Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for teaching children, and basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
8. Ability to effectively utilize technology resources when appropriate.

Physical Requirements:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1. 1. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous
   
   2. Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
   3. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Evaluation:  Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits, please visit our website at www.usd458.org.