Flexibility while assisting in the daily care of children ages 0-6 years in the Center as outlined on your daily schedule. Assume the role of Primary Teacher when covering the classroom for lunch breaks, planning times, paid time off, etc. Assist in housekeeping, organizing, food service, project preparation and other general activities for Kohl’s Child Development Center (CDC), Kohl’s on-site childcare. Provide training and mentoring to associates.

　　ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　FOLLOW KOHL'S AND CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND STATE LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS

　　Maintain safety, care, nurturance, and active/appropriate supervision of children in your care

　　Uphold/implement curriculum set forth by the Primary Teachers and follow Developmentally Appropriate Practices

　　Accurately track children in your care and maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios during the course of your shift

　　Assist Primary Teachers in maintaining a classroom environment that meets all state and Kohl’s policies/procedures including but not limited to appropriate child guidance techniques

　　MAINTAIN NECESSARY CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

　　Attend all staff meetings and recommended/required training

　　Meet yearly continuing education requirements

　　Ensure necessary documentation for First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training is met on a bi-annual basis

　　PROVIDE QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AT EACH INTERACTION

　　Treat all of the children with dignity and respect

　　Maintain confidentiality of the children and parents

　　Work well with fellow associates and supervisors to ensure the needs of the children

　　Write meaningful messages notes in brightwheel™ app relaying information to the parents from the Primary Teacher and/or from the parents to the Primary Teacher as the need arises and charting all diaper changes, feedings, naps, daily activities, etc.

　　Greet parents and children throughout the center

　　ADDENDUM

　　OVERSEE ALL OPENING AND CLOSING PROCEDURES

　　Open the building which includes checking voicemails, adjusting schedules and coordinating associate coverage

　　Oversee drop off and pick up process - answer any questions from parents

　　Close the building which includes keeping track of children exiting and overseeing dismissing teachers for the day as classrooms get into ratio

　　Follow any and all necessary policies in the event of an emergency

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　REQUIRED

　　Intro to Child Care Profession (formerly EC1) certified (can obtain upon start, if hired)

　　Effective verbal and written communication skills

　　Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

　　If hired, Drug Screen, Health Exam, Fingerprint Based Background Check and TB test required

　　PREFERRED

　　Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (formerly EC2) certified

　　Educational background in Early Childhood

　　80 full days (or 120 half days) working experience in a licensed childcare facility

　　First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training

　　Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Development Certified

　　Abusive Head Trauma Certified

　　Child Abuse/Neglect Certified

　　Customer service experience

　　Regular attendance is key to performing the job

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Ability to travel from Site 1 to Site 2 to Summer Camp when applicable

　　Able to lift 40lbs

　　Standing, sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, walking, and moving at a fast pace

　　Flexibility within hours of operation