Childcare Specialist
Company: XY Planning Network
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Description
About XY Learning Center:
At XY Learning Center (XYLC), our mission is to provide exceptional
care through a safe, responsive and nurturing environment that
meets the needs of each child and family.
Our goals are:
- To provide a safe environment while fostering relationships
with nurturing and responsive care
- To provide an environment and learning opportunities that meet
the needs of each child
- To provide a setting that allows children to learn and grow in
social/emotional, cognitive, language and physical development
- To provide learning experiences that ready children to be
lifelong learners
- To provide dependable and convenient child care service XYLC's
philosophy on caring for young children starts with admiration of
each individual child. We feel that every child deserves
exceptional care. As one of XYLC's well-qualified staff, you will
provide a comforting environment by building a trusting
relationship with each child and their family. We will have open
communication with each family to make sure all of their child's
ongoing needs are met. At XYLC, we understand that children are
best understood in the context of their families' culture and
community. We respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each
child and family.
Curriculum is implemented to give each child the right challenge
for their individual needs and development. We provide hands-on
learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful to the
child's interest and abilities.
At XYLC, we foster a sense of community where children, families
and staff feel connected and supported.
About the Position:
As a Childcare Specialist (CCS) at XY Learning Center, you will
lend a cheerful and energetic hand to support the Lead Childcare
Specialist in the operation of our childcare center in the heart of
downtown Bozeman. You will carry out scheduled daily activities,
extend compassion and care to children and their families, and
ensure each child's safety and well-being-both physical and
emotional. In this role, you'll help us maintain a warm, gentle,
and nurturing learning environment for children, all while
contributing to our goals of encouraging play, exploration,
communication, and individualized child centered development.
What You'll Do:
- Provide conscientious care for children, monitoring at all
times to stay aware of their physical and emotional needs
- Keep logs (and HiMana app) for parents to show daily activities
of their children
- Assist children with personal tasks, including but not limited
to meals, diaper changes, and nap time routines
- Maintain a regular schedule of meal, play, and nap times
- Engage children in fun, educational activities, including time
outdoors
- Support children and lead CCS as needed during activities
- Be knowledgeable on developmentally appropriate practices to
meet children where they are while continually helping each child
develop at his/her own pace
- Be familiar with the Montana Early Learning Standards
- Keep open, proactive communication with parents on each child's
needs and challenges (as per XYLC best practices)
- Build a partnership with each family centered around your
relationship with their child
- Document all appropriate information and hold records
confidentially
- Accident reports and well child checks (daily)
- Create and support a safe, functional child care environment
- Be knowledgeable on Montana State Child Care Licensing Rules
and Regulations
- Execute a cleaning routine that keeps all areas sanitary and
safe
- Collaborate with other staff and the Director to support the
overall learning centers' goals to provide quality child care.
- Attend L-10s, weekly meetings and XYLC retreats What You'll
Bring to the Table: (If you think, "I only meet 80% of these
qualifications", still apply!)
- Authorized to live and work in the United States
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of child care experience
- Strong communication skills and passion for child
development
- Proper vaccinations, per state regulations (MMR if born in 1957
or later and TDAP)
- Infant, child, and adult CPR, First Aid, and Infant Safety
Essentials certifications (or obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Comfortable with caring for and connecting with children of all
ages and abilities, including infants
- Desire and ability to engage in physical and educational play
activities with children
- Ability to physically meet the demands of children on the go,
including but not limited to; bend, stoop, kneel, stand or sit for
extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal, sex offender and
domestic watch list background checks
- Comfort with technology and learning new tools
- Willing to complete 16 hours of required training annually
- The ability to multitask and a love of organization
- Experience and ease leading and collaborating with coworkers
What Would Make Us Drool:
- Ideal candidate would be available to work 7:30AM- 5:30PM, Mon,
Tues, Weds, and Fri (Thursdays Off)
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood
Development or equivalent to including Family/Children Services and
Support
- Level 4 or higher on the Montana Practitioner Registry
- 2+ years of experience working with infants and toddlers in a
group setting The Deets:Start Date: Immediately
Status: Full-time, non-exempt ((40-45 hours/week - the center hours
will include early mornings, after school care, date nights for
parents and summer day camps.)
Location: Bozeman, MT
Team: XY Learning Center
Reports to: Director of XY Learning Center
Direct Reports: None
Compensation & Benefits:
- $22.83/hr
- 120 hours (prorated by start date) of Paid Time Off in order to
Maintain Work/Life Harmony
- Equity Program: All team members at XYPN are owners! We
annually contribute an equivalent of 8% of your compensation into
our ESOP as part your benefit
- 401(k) with match; you put in 6% and we put in 4.5%
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave for the birth or
adoption of a child
- Health insurance w/employer contribution
- Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident
insurance options
- Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage
- Up to $1,800/year to cover the cost of working with a financial
planner, plus up to $500 toward the upfront fee
- $500 donated to a non-profit organization of your choice when
you volunteer 40 hours within the calendar year
- A sabbatical program that includes a cash bonus and extra time
off at 5, 10, and 15 years
- Subsidized employer-sponsored childcare through our internal
child care program (subject to availability)
- $5,000 relocation package available to those moving to Bozeman,
MT
XY Planning Network believes that our team members, and the
individual identities and experiences of our team members, are our
key differentiators. We won't settle for mere acceptance of each
other's differences because we maintain that our team is better
because of our differences, not in spite of them. As such, our
culture celebrates, champions, supports, protects, and thrives on
our various and collective identity categories. XYPN is beyond
proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
XYPN welcomes applications from individuals who may have had
nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for
family reasons (e.g., children, caring for disabled or elderly
family). We encourage applications from minorities, women,
individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and all other
qualified applicants.
Keywords: XY Planning Network, Bozeman , Childcare Specialist, Other , Bozeman, Montana
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