Energy Capital Cooperative Child Care is seeking employees who have a passion for teaching and caring for children. Applications are being accepted for the following positions:

Program Director

CLOSES MARCH 31

Starting at $55,000

Full time, Monday through Friday

We’re seeking an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about nurturing early childhood development and positive connections with families and the community.

Benefits

  • Free child care
  • Paid vacation & sick leave
  • Health care & cell phone stipends
  • No evenings, weekends or holidays
  • More!

Educational Requirements

The professional acumen of the program director must meet or exceed one of the following based on licensing standards (ND Century Code Chapter 75-03-10-10)

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field of early childhood education or child development
  • A bachelor’s degree with at least six months of experience in a child care center or similar setting and one of the following:
    • Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours in early childhood education or child development;
    • One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or
    • A director’s credential approved by the department;
  • An associate’s degree in the field of early childhood education or child development with at least six months of experience in a child care center or similar setting;
  • An associate’s degree with at least one year of experience in a child care center or similar setting and one of the following:
    • Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours in early childhood education or child development;
    • One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or
    • A director’s credential approved by the Department of Human Services
  • A teaching certificate in elementary education with at least six months of experience in a child care center or similar setting
  • A current certification as a child development associate or successful completion of a department-approved diploma program with emphasis in early childhood child care, with at least one year experience in a child care center or similar setting; or
  • Certification from a Montessori teacher training program with at least one year of experience in a Montessori school, child care center, or similar setting and at least one of the following:
    • Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours in child development or early childhood education;
    • One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or
    • A director’s credential approved by the department; and

Certify annual completion of a minimum of thirteen hours of department-approved training related to child care, including one hour on sudden infant death prevention if the director provides care to infants. The same training courses may be counted toward licensing annual requirements only if at least three years has passed since the last completion date of that training course with the exception of sudden infant death prevention annual training.

Job Description

Program directors direct and lead staffs, oversee daily activities, and prepare plans and budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of the program.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities

  1. Responsible for the day-to-day management and overall operations of the cooperative.
  2. Operates and manages the program according to the program philosophy and goals.
  3. Meets all applicable licensing regulations.
  4. Establish and oversees the educational curriculum and activities for children.
  5. The director reports to the cooperative’s board of directors and is charged with implementing policies established by the board and communicating policies to staff and parents.
  6. Provides leadership and direction to all staff and maintains a positive working relationship with all.
  7. Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
  8. Ensures efficient, economical utilization of cooperative resources. Prepares budgets and allocates program funds accordingly.
  9. Ensures facility is safe, clean and maintained according to state regulations and cooperative policies.
  10. Recruits, hires, orientate, and train new staff.
  11. Supervises preschool teachers, childcare workers and all other staff. Supervision includes ensuring adequate training and an assessment of all in class participants for readiness to be in the classroom.
  12. Ensure that the staff meets the educational requirements set forth by state regulations.
  13. Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff.
  14. Evaluates staff performance.
  15. Schedules
  16. Develops and updates job descriptions.
  17. Assist staff in resolving conflicts between children and communicating with parents.
  18. Meet with parents and staff to discuss children’s progress.
  19. Oversees coordination of parent volunteers.
  20. Works with the education committee to design parent education classes
  21. Represents the school to public, community, parents, visitors and staff with professionalism and integrity.

This job description does not reflect all duties that may be assigned to this position.

Skills/Abilities Required

Expertise in Child Development and Education: The director has extensive knowledge about education and developmental characteristics of the age group of children involved in the program. This knowledge extends to recognizing and respecting cultural and other differences. The teaching element involved in the parent cooperative requires that the director be confident, mature, and skilled at communicating with adults and children.

Personal Characteristics: The director of a parent cooperative is committed to, and genuinely values the parent cooperative model. She/he is enthusiastic and skilled at working with children, adults, and groups. The director is focused on the welfare of the group, yet sensitive to the needs of individual children and parents. This balance requires confidence, self-awareness about her/his professional strengths and weaknesses, as well as a commitment to professional growth.

Administrative Skills: The director reports to the cooperative’s board of directors and is charged with implementing policies established by the board. The director must be able to administer a quality program for children that integrates parents. This includes the ability to manage budgets, hire and supervise staff, coordinate and direct parent volunteers, as well as direct an ongoing parent-education program.

Exhibit a professional appearance and maintain a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters. 

Other Requirements

  1. CPR certification.
  2. Must meet the attendance requirements of the position including mandatory meetings.
  3. Must speak and write English clearly.
  4. Respects the privacy of all persons and confidential information according to confidentiality policies.

Driver’s license required. Minimal travel may be necessary.

Physical Capabilities

Must be physically lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.  Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.

 

Child Care Aide

$11-$14 an hour, depending on experience

Full time or part time, day shift, Monday through Friday

Job Description: The daycare aide is responsible for ensuring safe care for children at the Energy Capital Cooperative Child Care New Bethel Center. Supervision means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children and being within sight or hearing range of an infant, toddler, or preschooler at all times, so the staff member is capable of intervening to protect the health and safety of the child. For the school-age child, it means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children and being available for assistance and care, so that the child’s health and safety is protected.

Requirements: The minimum qualifications for aides responsible for caring for or teaching children (North Dakota Century Code 75-03-10-12):

  • Be at least fourteen years of age, provided that each staff member under age sixteen has written parental consent for employment as a staff member.
  • Be of good physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health and use mature judgment when making decisions impacting the quality of child care;
  • Complete a Department of Human Services-approved basic child care course within the first three months of employment.
  • Complete the Department of Human Services-approved training related to child care. Number of training hours required is based on hours worked per week.
  • Receive a two-day, onsite orientation to the child care program during the first week of employment.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities

  1. Monitor child safety and behavior.
  2. Arrange and take part in indoor and outdoor play.
  3. Change diapers of infants and toddlers, following proper health guidelines. May change diapers of older children who may have special needs.
  4. Read to children and teach simple painting, drawing, games, hand work, and songs.
  5. Teach children to share and to be giving, patient, and understanding of others.
  6. Assist in preparing and serving meals and drinks to children.
  7. Correct children when needed, following rules established by the child care center Encourage children to care for and pick up toys, books, and clothing.
  8. Teach children about good health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
  9. Supervise rest periods and change sheets on cribs or cots when needed.
  10. Toys and play equipment washed and sanitized.
  11. Keep records of child’s progress and discuss child’s needs with parents/guardians.
  12. Watch children with special medical needs and call for medical assistance when needed.
  13. Make sure supplies are ready for scheduled activities and that toys and other play things are put away.

This job description does not reflect all duties that may be assigned to this position.

Other Requirements: CPR certification. Must meet the attendance requirements of the position including mandatory meetings. Must speak and write English clearly. Respects the privacy of all persons and confidential information according to confidentiality policies.

Physical Capabilities: Must be physically lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.