CHINS/Child Development Centers
Early Childhood Care Provider
Children in Need of Services, Inc. is seeking to hire school van drivers for their three child development centers; Children’s House, Full House, and Full House Too. If interested please apply through Indeed or fill out an application in person at 301 Texas Ave, Alamogordo, NM.
Program Overview: CHINS is a non-profit company that has provided support services to children in need and their families in Otero and Lincoln County New Mexico for over 34 years. We have demonstrated effectiveness in bringing needed programs to our community as well as successfully operating and sustaining these programs. We have provided critical services such as Children’s counseling, nutrition, childcare, social and educational services. You will enjoy working with our innovative, positive team, which seeks best practice in serving children and families! Our mission statement reads: “Create relationships with families and the community to support the healthy emotional, physical, and educational development of children”.
Education/Certification:
Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and must be at least 21 years old
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Experience working in an early childhood setting
Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of children and program
Must be able to obtain CPR and First-Aid Licensing, tuberculosis testing, and pass CYFD background check (CHINS provides these trainings and covers cost of background check)
Major Responsibilities/Duties:
- Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills
- Perform duties as planned under the leadership of the Director
- Assist in the screening and preparation of children to fully participate in program services
- Implement the curriculum that is assigned by the Director
- Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing
- Support the social and emotional development of children
- It will be the child care provider’s responsibility to play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them
- Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
- Maintain attendance records of children
- Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands
- Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program.
- Help other staff in preparing meals for children as required
- Assist in the cleansing and straightening of the child care rooms at the end of the day, as well as putting away any outside equipment
- Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis
- Assist in the development and facilitation of interactive parent and child literacy activities
- Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program
- Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to routinely lift children, move furniture in an early childhood classroom and sustain long hours of active work
Salary: Starting pay for this position is $9.00 per hour
Benefits: CHINS offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Retirement and a competitive leave package. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person