Child Care Worker

Poarch Band of Creek Indians • Atmore, AL

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About The Position

The Child Care Worker provides supervision, guidance, and leadership for assigned children during after-school and summer programs. This role supports a safe, positive environment and may include additional duties as needed to meet program and departmental goals.

This position reflects PCI’s core values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have six (6) months of full-time employment experience working with young children.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Must possess and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully
• Comfortable assisting young children with toileting, diapering, and clothing changes.
• Enjoys working with young children and building positive relationships.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable for performance.
• Energetic, motivated, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform active childcare duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children ages 2–4.
• Assist with basic needs, including toileting and diaper changes.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and behavior management (BIP/IEP).
• Supervise children during indoor/outdoor play, games, and learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain daily records (attendance, meals, diaper changes, incidents).
• Help prepare weekly schedules and activity plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and playground environment.
• Communicate concerns to the Site Supervisor and complete other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
• INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION: In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian
• In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian
• In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED