Child Care Worker – Full‑time position at SCO Family of Services (Stamford, CT). The role focuses on supervising child‑care staff, ensuring compliance, and supporting child development.
Responsibilities
Supervise and support all child‑care staff, ensuring consistent, high‑quality care delivery.
Coordinate staff schedules, training, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
Lead recruitment and mentoring of new child‑care personnel.
Facilitate team meetings and provide ongoing supervision and support.
Assist in implementing policies and protocols and support childcare staff.
Ensure all children are supervised in designated areas (e.g., play room).
Guide staff to maintain an orderly, healthy, nurturing, educational, and emotionally secure environment.
Plan and implement age‑appropriate activities and organize daily activities for the children.
Monitor child interactions and model positive parenting techniques for staff and residents.
Oversee children at mealtimes and snacks, ensuring a balanced diet.
Protect children from physical harm and emotional abuse.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain compliance with state and local child‑care regulations.
Monitor hygiene practices and dietary standards.
Respond promptly to emergencies and support staff in crisis resolution.
Maintain accurate records: attendance, incident reports, and developmental observations.
Uphold program structure and therapeutic guidelines.
Contribute to organizational planning and program development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child‑care with infants and toddlers, or early‑childhood setting, including supervisory experience.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record (for NYS).
Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register.
Compliance with health regulations for physical and other required testing.
Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred.
Key Characteristics
Strong leadership and team‑building skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and clients.
Belief in individuals’ capacity to grow and change.
Ability to set boundaries and intervene appropriately.
Relationship With Others
The Child Care Worker must demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and compassion in interactions with staff, residents, and children, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and growth‑oriented environment.
Working Conditions
Maintain high standards for productivity and care quality, demonstrate sound judgement and decision‑making skills, serve as a good role model for staff and residents.