EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTÂ
EEC is an equal-opportunity employer. The information requested of you is requested to help us make the best possible placement of employees within the company. All portions of the attached application pertaining to you must be completed. EEC, in accordance with state and federal law, does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or medical condition including pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.Â
JOB DESCRIPTIONÂ
You will be responsible for greeting parents, supervising children, leading arts and crafts projects, group games, circle time, active play, and making sure that everyone is happy, safe, and secure. Your responsibilities include following all EEC policies and procedures while working with us. The list below is by no means an exhaustive list of your responsibilities, but should give you a good idea:Â
Smile, approach, and assist parentsÂ
Immediately help the supervisor organize children whenever neededÂ
Initiate group activities and games with the childrenÂ
Periodically clean up the childcare roomÂ
Wipe or wash children's hands and faces throughout the dayÂ
Lead group games, craft projects, active play, story time, circle time, etc.Â
Immediately log injuries, infant information, behavior, etc. on forms providedÂ
Tell your supervisor if you notice any inconsistencies with the program or a team memberÂ
Tell your supervisor if you have ideas for improvementsÂ
Must complete the required 18 hours of continuing education each yearÂ
Must have a CDA certificate, or higher education, or be working towards itÂ
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (JOB REQUIREMENTS)Â
You must be able to perform the following functions to be considered for employment as a ECE employee. Please read this section carefully and indicate on your application if you are unable to perform any of the following functions:Â
Must be able to lift 30 poundsÂ
Must be able to actively play with children on their level (i.e. if they are on the floor you must have the ability and energy to sit on the floor with them).Â
Must have the ability to bend over, stand, and move quickly as necessaryÂ
Must speak fluent English; a second language is desirableÂ
CONDUCT POLICIESÂ
EEC employees are expected to meet the following conduct policies. Any violation of these policies may result in immediate termination:Â
Employees are NEVER to use corporal punishment (spanking, grabbing, slapping, or other physical behavior) or speak harshly to a childÂ
Employees are NEVER to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during their shifts.
Employees are NEVER to smoke on school premises.Â
Employees are NEVER to leave a child unattended for any reason, or any period.
Employees are ALWAYS to arrive on time and ready to work their scheduled shiftsÂ
Employees are ALWAYS to sign in and sign out for their shiftsÂ
Employees are ALWAYS to follow dress code as stated in the employee handbook