1. Ability to listen and interact joyfully and sensitively to children.
2. Find great joy working with children and have a genuine love and respect for each child.
3. Evidence of enough maturity and judgement to handle a crisis situation.
4. Understanding and ability to work with children's individual needs.
5. Familiarity with and ability to assist with classroom curriculum
6. Meet and follow requirement of licensing agencies.
7. Warm and nuturing nature with the ability to use appropriate and positve discipline.
8. Dependale, flexible and adaptable.
9. Ability and willingness to learn and grow through supervision
10. Ability to foster a team environment and to be open to new ideas.
11. Ability to communicate professionally with children, parents and other staff.
12. Ability to establish and follow boundaries with both children and parents.
13. Physical stamina (to be able to lift, play with and diaper children).
14. Demonstrates enthusiam for life-long learning.
Must be 18 years or older
Must pass a background check
Must have 3 references
Must have previous work experience in a daycare and be familiar with the licensing standards.