*Essential first aid skills and a complete first aid kit *Age appropriate games and toys
*Basic business skills *Ability to work 10 - 12 hours each day
Duties:
*Gives hugs and kisses upon request *Fix "boo-boo's" *Track child's attendance
*Plan nutritious meals following given menu patterns *Communicate with parents on a daily basis
*Laugh at the same joke you heard yesterday *Don't laugh when a child is trying to be serious
*Record payments from parents and subsidy programs *Wipe spills *Track expenses for tax purposes
*Encourage success in each child *Shop for food and art supplies *Color, paint and glue
*Clean up after coloring, painting and gluing *Prepare at least one meals and two snack each day
*Change diapers and clothing when soiled *Offer loving arms as often as needed
*Redirect child's behavior when inappropriate *Find missing shoes and mittens
*Work with/around families schedules *Maintain a safe and clean environment
*Pat backs for a job well done *Dry tears *Dance with children
*Attend at least 6 hours of training per calendar year
*Remember children's birthdays and special events
*Sing nursery rhymes and other silly songs *Play games and "let's pretend"
*Read stories *Encourage self-help skills *Aid with toilet learning
*Use quiet and respectful tones when angry *Listen to each child's story, again and again
*Encourage family participation in your program *Be a sounding board for unsure parents
*Give pushes on swings *Make time for own family at the end of the busy day!
*Submitted by Christi