About us
Colorful Meadows Childcare works to empower children, encourage individuality, and develop strong partnerships with families while creating an environment that helps young children attain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional achievements, preparing them for the next step in life. We promote healthy lifestyles through nutritious, homemade meals. We also encourage healthy lifestyles through physical activity. Colorful Meadows’ mission is to provide child-centered, play-based learning experiences for young children in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Childcare Provider will work closely with other Childcare Providers in conducting daily duties such as preparing and serving meals, changing diapers, writing daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep, while keeping and creating a safe environment.
To be successful as a Childcare Provider, you must possess a passion for children and exercise patience with them. You should display a friendly and positive attitude and greet parents and children by their name. Ultimately, you should constantly monitor and supervise the children in your care to ensure their safety.
Childcare Provider Responsibilities:
- Providing support for the Childcare Provider .
- Monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
- Assisting the Childcare Provider in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
- Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.
- Alerting the Childcare Provider to emergencies.
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks.
- Greeting parents and addressing children by their name.
- Adhering to procedures in preparing a bottle or changing a diaper.
- Assisting with sand, water, or playground activities.
- Assisting in putting children to sleep.
Childcare Provider Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- First Aid Training recommended.
- On-the-job training recommended.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must meet state-specific guidelines.
- CPR Certification (Not Required to Assist but is Required to Substitute!)
- Willing to further their education in ECE.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Grade levels:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rockford, IL 61102 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockford, IL 61102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person