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At ECS, we help underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida build a solid foundation for educational success. Give a child a better start, and you dramatically increase the child’s odds of being a better person – of having a better life. Partner with us to we create opportunity so that the children we serve can achieve their full potential.

ECS has career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida. Thank you for your interest in a career with Episcopal Children’s Services.

ECS offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Long-term & short-term disability insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Generous paid time off
  • College tuition assistance
  • Career development

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Center Support Assistant provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe and loving environment where each child can develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Assist in the classroom as needed.
  • Familiarize self with the day’s planned activities.
  • Implement culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting.
  • Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.
  • Develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourage his or her social and emotional development.
  • Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Early Head Start.)
  • Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.
  • Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
  • Maintain sanitation & hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
  • Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
  • Encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
  • Participate in family-style meals with the children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
  • Follow infants’ individual feeding schedules and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding (EHS).
  • Communicate regularly with other staff in order to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
  • Maintain appropriate record keeping, including maintaining children’s portfolios as needed when regular staff are absent.

Kitchen (If applicable)

  • Assemble and deliver breakfast, lunch, and/or snack on time to the classrooms.
  • Maintain daily Temperature Tracking form.
  • Coordinate maintenance of milk, formula, baby food and paper product stock.
  • Wash all dishes (according to Health Department standards) daily.
  • Turn in all Vendor Delivery Slips to supervisor at the end of each month.
  • Clean and sanitize countertops, sinks, refrigerator(s), warmer(s), microwaves and floors.
  • Discard trash and empty supply boxes daily.

Janitorial (If applicable)

  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Regularly clean and maintain all bathrooms and public areas.
  • Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
  • Clear hallway of obstructions, observing fire codes and alerting staff and management of any possible safety hazards.
  • Notify supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Maintain inventory of job-related supplies, such as toiletries and cleaning materials, and order more when needed.
  • Maintain cleaning and kitchen supplies in a clean, organized and safe manner.
  • Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition.
  • Ensure proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports to the Center Manager.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or GED with DCF 45-hour training and CDA highly preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years
  • Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
  • Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
  • Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
  • Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships with diverse staff & families
  • Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
  • Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
  • A willingness to learn and continue personal education

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
  • Commence within ninety (90) days and complete within 1 year of employment the DCF required 45-hr training.
  • Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
  • Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
  • Complete a minimum of 25 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise
  • Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

  • Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
  • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
  • Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

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