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Posted: 21-Feb-25
Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Internal Number: 7994
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Assists in ensuring that all aspects of the children's welfare are met while under the supervision of the Dickinson Children Care Center. Assists in the implementation of daily program activities in an assigned group(s) including but not limited to leading/guiding activities such as reading, physical play, and creative expressions through song and artwork. May assist in the distribution of meals and ensure that classrooms and/or play environments are kept sanitary.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the implementation of daily activities under the guidance of an Assistant Group Supervisor(s) and/or Group Supervisor(s). Responsible for the safety and care of children, assisting with daily activities including but not limited to observing children to ensure developmental play, providing and assisting in personal hygiene practices including toileting as necessary, maintaining/enforcing good behavior, and assisting with meals/snacks.
- Required to work in a variety of daily assignments including various classrooms, monitoring activities such as door(s) and play areas, and performing activities in support the operations of the center.
- Understand and follow all center guidelines and policies including Department of Human Services and accreditation entity policies and regulations.
- Assist in maintaining an attractive, orderly, and cheerful classroom environment that promotes active growth, learning, and a positive atmosphere for all children and team members. Provide guidance and developmental experiences meeting the appropriate educational and emotional needs of the children while supporting the philosophy of the center. Demonstrates positive communication with families at all times.
Department: Children's Center
Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Known for its innovative curriculum, Dickinson is a highly selective, private liberal-arts college. One of the nation's oldest colleges, and named in honor of a signer of the U.S. Constitution, Dickinson became the first college chartered in the newly recognized United States in September 1783. Dickinson has just under 900 full and part-time employees - administrators, faculty and staff - and its 144-acre campus is populated by students from 43 U.S. states and territories and 40 foreign countries. More than half of students study abroad through the school's 50 programs in 24 countries on six continents. Dickinson is recognized as a leader among institutions committed to sustainability and green initiatives and is continually recognized by such groups as the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Sierra Club, Sustainable Endowments Institute, Princeton Review and Second Nature. Dickinson's stunning campus - featuring beautiful landscaping and buildings made of limestone - is located in the heart of the historic central Pennsylvania town of Carlisle, a key marker in Civil War activity. Founded in 1751, Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes, i...s a cosmopolitan town of 20,000 people, nestled between mountains that have long been a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Appalachian Trail and several mountain lakes are within easy reach of the campus, as are Hershey Park and historic Gettysburg. The town is a transportation hub linked by highway, rail and air to prominent East Coast cities, with driving times that make these cities readily accessible: Harrisburg, 20 minutes; Gettysburg, 30 minutes; Baltimore, 90 minutes; Washington, D.C., two hours; Philadelphia, two hours; New York, three hours; Pittsburgh, four hours. Dickinson takes pride in its campus wellness and professional development programs, offering an array of opportunities to faculty and staff.
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