St Labre Indian School

St. Labre Indian School Educational Association

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy  

St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title: Childcare Center Cook/Lead Teacher/Assistant Teacher

Department: Youth and Family Services

Reports To: Childcare Supervisor

FLSA Status:          Nonexempt – 12 month position

Salary Grade: 3B ($12.00-$13.81-$15.61)/hour 

Approval Date:       07/01/2022

SUMMARY: Prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks daily for children and staff according to Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. This includes preparing daily paperwork to document meal participation records, preparation of menus,  and food production records. Provides weekly grocery, water and milk order to supervisor. Responsible for child’s medication authorization documentation and administering dosages. Fill in as Teacher to keep proper ratios in accordance with licensing regulations. Must attend and complete 5 hours of food, health and safety training yearly as required by CACFP. Must attend and complete 16 hours of MT Early Childhood Project (ECP) training yearly as required by Montana state licensing division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. *Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1. Plans and prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks for children..

2.  Prepares daily paperwork for CACFP to include meal participation records, daily menus, and

food production records for children ages 0-6 years.

3.  Provides several fun food activities monthly after planning with Teachers.

4.  Prepares formula bottles and takes to nursery when needed.

5.  Must be able to go to nursery or 2 & up area when needed for assistance with children.

6.  Assists with daily laundry.

7.  Prepares monthly menus on or before the first of each month for supervisor’s newsletters and menus.

8.  Prepares weekly grocery & milk orders. Obtains water jugs at the cafeteria. 

9.  Rotate food and milk items so that the oldest is in front.

10. Weekly clean out the refrigerator, which includes wiping down the unit and throwing away expired items.

11. Monthly deep-clean the refrigerator, the pantry, and defrost the freezer.

12. Follows budget guidelines for food purchases.

13. Keep kitchen, dining room and pantry clean.

14. Ability to be flexible in daily routines.

In the absence of the supervisor, performs the following: 

15. Keeps accurate documentation of all administered medications on required state forms. 

16. Works with supervisor to communicate daily with parents who request medications be administered to their child ensuring proper forms are in order.

17. Administers medications at appointed times.

18. Takes temperatures of children when requested. 

19. Contacts parents/guardians when a child needs to be sent home.

20. Handles employee issues or refers to Director or the Human Resource department if out of scope. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities at time of hiring.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Teacher - High school diploma or general education degree, GED; and one to three years related child care experience, preferred.

Lead Teacher – High School diploma or general education degree, GED; current Practitioner Registry Level II or higher; or two years related child care experience, plus 32 hours of approved MT Early Childhood Project (ECP) training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

2. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, staff of other programs and organizations and the general public.

3. Ability to maintain materials of highly confidential nature.

4. Ability to work independently and still maintain high quality.

5. Have a strong understanding and love for children.

6. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life. 

7. Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.

8. Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.

9. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Required by the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS):

1.  Valid Montana Drivers License

2.  Current CPR Certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.

3.  Current First Aid Certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.

4.  Must obtain 16 hours of approved training annually

6.  Background Checks

     * Criminal Background Check

     * Child Protective Services Check

     * Division of Motor Vehicle

     * FBI Fingerprints

     * MT Practitioner Registry

     * Out of State Check (if lived in another state within past 5 years)

7.  Current Immunizations:

     *MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) or Rubella Titer

     *Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis ) within 10 years

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters