Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Educator/Childcare Assistant

Description

Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Educator/Childcare Assistant 

JOB SUMMARY:  

• The Childcare Teacher will work with the Director of Nursing to adapt and implement educational lesson plans and activities.
• They will provide quality interactions, room environments, and educational programming in their room.
• They will provide classroom management and support training initiatives as they relate to programming.
• They will work within guidelines of the PPEC.
• The Teacher will ensure the classroom is following best practice standards for a high-quality early childhood experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  

• Provides exceptional quality care.
• Seeks to provide professional and courteous service to the children and their families.
• Acts as a role model for other team members.
• Promotes and maintains confidentiality in all situations and interactions.
• Provides guidance and supervision to team members regarding curriculum and teaching with a positive approach.
• Works as a team player and works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Conducts sound teaching instruction and utilizes appropriate established guidelines for learning and lesson plans.
• Utilizes age-appropriate guidelines and information to foster independence and advancement of developmental levels.
• Refers inquiries to the appropriate resource and keeps Director and/or Program Coordinator informed in advance of all programming and curriculum needs.
• Performs multiple tasks and can prioritize these tasks appropriately.
• Able to be flexible with changes that occur throughout the day including staffing levels and assisting in providing non-skilled care when requested.
• Handles emergent situations safely while remaining calm.
• Reports situations, special needs, or problems of individual children immediately to Site DON or designee.
• Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Utilizes proper procedures for all care/direction.
• Implements the daily program, curriculum and lesson plan for the assigned classroom.
• Ensures engagement between staff and children during play and other activities.
• Prepares materials for implementation of curriculum in advance.
• Communicates professionally with children, families, and co-workers.
• Coordinates instruction for the children as directed by the physician, parent, therapist, according to the plan of treatment and care plans.
• Ensures all educational and instruction judgments are made based on holistic aspects of care of the child.
• Seeks advice and assistance if needed.
• Maximizes inclusion activities/programs for each child focusing on social skills and behavior needs while coordinating educational goals with nursing goals.
• Follows all policy and procedures implemented by the PPEC as applicable to the job or duties assigned and in relation to the employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
• Child Care and/or Pediatric experience preferred.
• Exhibit leadership and organization skills.
• Current negative Tuberculosis skin test (PDD) required.
• Current CPR (Basic Life Support) required.
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Daycare/Preschool Teaching Experience

Pay Range: $40,000-$42,000