Childcare Caregiver at Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

32300.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infant Supervision, Safety Procedures, Routine Care, Feeding Preparation, Sanitation, Safe Sleep Procedures, Activity Implementation, Observation, Documentation, Communication, Teamwork, Training Attendance, Policy Adherence, Child Development, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Description

Description ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION Mission To provide recovery to women, children, veterans, and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges. Belief Every person must have a loving relationship with God, self, and others. Value Every woman and child God sends through our doors. Commitment We work together to get the job done. Truth All things are possible POSITION OVERVIEW The mission of Mary Hall Freedom Village, Inc. (MHFV) is to empower women, children, veterans, and families to end the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Headquarters are in Sandy Springs, GA and with seven facilities across Metro Atlanta, Mary Hall Freedom Village has been transforming the lives of participants in need for the last 26+ years. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and poverty. If you believe in the empowerment of women, children, veterans, and their families, please consider the employment opportunity below. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provides constant supervision and ensures the safety and well-being of infants at all times. Follows all state-required infant-to-teacher ratios and licensing regulations. Performs routine care including feeding, diapering, soothing, and assisting infants with naptime routines. Prepare bottles, breast milk, and age-appropriate foods according to parent instructions and center guidelines. Maintains strict sanitation procedures, including cleaning and disinfecting toys, equipment, and classroom surfaces. Supports safe sleep procedures (placing infants on their backs, empty cribs, monitoring nap checks, etc.). Implements developmentally appropriate activities such as tummy time, sensory play, music, and early language interaction. Observes infants’ behavior, development, and health, reports concerns to the Supervisor or Director. Maintains accurate documentation of feedings, diaper changes, naps, and developmental notes and lesson plans. Completes required incident reports and communicates daily with families in a professional, respectful manner. Builds nurturing, trusting relationships with infants through consistent, responsive caregiving. Works collaboratively with classroom team members to create a warm, predictable environment. Attends required staff training, CPR/First Aid certification, and professional development sessions. Adheres to all center policies, child safety procedures, and state childcare regulations. Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Performs other duties as assigned and works as a cooperative member of the team. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of children Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED, CDA, or 6 hours of ECE credit preferred Minimum of 1-2 years of childcare experience. Complete 10 hours of Health & Safety Orientation Training within the first 90 days Obtain Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification within 90 days of hire Pass a Comprehensive Background Check Complete 20 hours of annual training each year after the first year REQUIRED SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE High energy. Ability to work well with others. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. An understanding of child development. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl. A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception. Be able to lift 40lbs. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS 3- Year Motor Vehicle Report TB Test; Drug Testing Background check Work performed in office / childcare environment. Standard Work Schedule: M-F. (As needed) COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: LEADERSHIP Vision, Mission, and Values - Provides clear direction around the vision for MHFV and within the department. Actions and behaviors reflect the mission and core values of Mary Hall Freedom Village including, but not limited to being capable, qualified, and motivated to carry out job responsibilities and assignments. Development & Support - Recognizes and develops the skills and abilities of other employees. Plans and assigns work effectively and equitably to ensure that all team members are motivated and challenged with diverse work opportunities. Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely and consistently to the team, and consistently. Conveys thoughts, opinions, and ideas effectively with others via written and verbal communication. Leadership - Visible, with a positive presence in the department; readily available to assist as needed. Effectively accomplishes work through others, inspires confidence, provides clear direction, communicates constructive feedback, coaches, and develops staff and resolves problems as they are identified. Teambuilding - Collaborates with team and other departments to promote a positive and supportive work environment to accomplish departmental and MHFV goals. Actively promotes creating a great place to work environment. Managing Conflict - Listens well, diffuses conflict before it starts, finds solutions to problems in a constructive manner, handles difficult people. Problem Solving - Breaks down problems into smaller components, can simplify and process complex issues, can identify and understand root cause. GENERAL PERFORMANCE Resource Management - Provides appropriate use of resources including company property, supplies, people, and cost reductions. Quality of Work - Delivers quality work; takes ownership and accepts responsibility for work outcomes and makes suggestions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of work processes. Customer Service - Provides employees, participants, clients, and the general public with appropriate service in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner. Time Management - Coordinates assigned tasks and activities to maximize the effectiveness of efforts. Prioritizes the order to do tasks and makes sure that they are done on schedule. Attendance - Employee is expected to adhere to the attendance and break policy and communicate with your supervisor about anticipated time off or modifications to break times. Communication Skills - Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading listening and interpersonal skills. Customer Service - Committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets proper customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met. Integrity - Earns the trust and confidence of coworkers and customers through honest communication, ethical behavior, and professionalism in all interactions. Job Knowledge - Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current. Salary: $32,300

Responsibilities

The caregiver provides constant supervision and ensures the safety and well-being of infants, performing routine care such as feeding, diapering, and soothing while adhering to state regulations and center guidelines. This role also involves implementing developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining accurate documentation of infant care and development.