Job Information
Logan Health Lead Child Care Provider in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description Summary:
Serves in a Lead role and provides age specific quality childcare services as applicable to assigned area(s).
Qualifications:
Minimum of one (1) of the below requirements:
Associates degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Two (2) years of equivalent experience may substitute for one (1) year of education.
Montana state-required early childhood training classes successfully obtained within six (6) months of hire required.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential successfully obtained within one (1) year of hire required.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a licensed childcare required.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification as applicable to assigned area(s) successfully obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
Minimum of one (1) year leadership experience preferred.
Must be enthusiastic, energetic, nurturing, patient, comforting, creative, responsive, compassionate, flexible, encouraging, and culturally sensitive and aware.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Job Specific Duties:
Ensures a safe and healthy environment at all times by monitoring child areas for hazards or sanitation problems and corrects problems per department protocol as applicable to assigned area(s).
Provides required adult supervision for all children at all times.
Provides a stimulating, cognitively challenging classroom environment that encourages exploration and experimentation for children of varying ability levels and ages as applicable to assigned area(s).
Exhibits an understanding of Montana state daycare licensure requirements as applicable to assigned area(s).
Accurately and efficiently completes all documentation assignments as applicable to assigned area(s).
Provides experience and training to help children develop and practice good health/safety, healthy nutrition, and exercise habits as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assists in preparing, planning and implementing of age appropriate learning experiences indoors and outside as applicable to assigned area(s).
Proactively performs duties that enhance the environment as applicable to assigned area(s).
Respects cultural diversity and diversity of physical abilities of children as applicable to assigned area(s).
Professionally and respectfully interacts with children, family members and staff.
Practices team member etiquette, offers assistance, mentors new staff, contributes positive ideas to enhance workflow, etc.
Assists with administrative tasks per department procedure and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Exhibits the ability to be flexible and organized while functioning calmly and efficiently in a changing environment.
Lead may be expected to perform one (1) or more of the following tasks regularly:
Creates work schedule and assigns employees to specific work tasks.
Trains or coordinates the training of employees.
Oversees and coordinates successful completion of employees’ competency assessments and required training.
Acts as point-of-contact/subject matter expert for employee questions about expectations and processes.
Assists in interviewing job candidates.
Leads or coordinates compliance and quality efforts.
Other duties as assigned at the discretion of management, excluding issuing corrective actions or administering performance evaluations
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Day Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
A flexible work schedule is required including holidays, overtime, weekend assignments, with the potential for assignments to alternative shifts.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.