Job Title: Teammate
Center: Ameristar- Kansas City
City: Kansas City
State: MO
Posted date: 7/23/10
Type: PART TIME
Contact: Kristie Fesler-Shields
Contact Phone: (816) 414-7400

Location: Kids Quest Hourly Child Care Center

Direct Report To: Supervisor

Purpose:

To provide a fun, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. To support Kids Quest management and maintain the Kids Quest vision.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group
Interact and play with children
Assist Supervisor, Director, and/or Assistant Director in any way possible, which may include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
- Planning the Calendar of Events in detail
- Implementing programming
- Decorating the center for day-to-day themes, special programs, and events
- Providing and preparing snacks and meals for the children
- Keeping center rooms, storage areas, and bathrooms clean, neat, and orderly
- Reporting maintenance needs as needed
- Complete daily cleaning tasks
- Using proper cash handling procedures
Maintain current certifications in first aid and CPR
Remain current in all health-related child care requirements of the state in which your center is located (i.e. TB test in Arizona; carry current Health Card in Nevada)
Provide excellent guest service
Be familiar with and follow all of the company’s child care center policies and procedures
Report to Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Director any special needs or problems of individual children
Comply with applicable universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures
Invest time outside of work necessary to meet in-service requirement
Attend mandatory staff meetings
Properly fill out incident reports and follow up as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Pass Applicant Background Study required by the Department of Human Services (or equivalent State agency) guidelines or the Tribal Gaming Office (TGO) depending on the location of your center
Pass Substance Test. Also, subject to random testing for duration of employment with Kids Quest
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Demonstrate strong interest in working with children
Be able to work well with others and promote harmony throughout the center
Possess High School Diploma, GED, or show proof of current pursuit of either

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following job duties:

To hear the conversational voice
To see and read newsprint
To speak and be understood under normal circumstances
To lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
To use arms, hands, legs, and feet to bend, stretch, lift, grasp, climb, sit, and stand
To use and tolerate the existence of specific cleaning solutions and tools utilized throughout the center

Certification Requirements:

Possess valid first aid and CPR certifications within first ninety (90) days of employment
Pass all state-required health-related tests
Possess documentation of US Citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States

Unique Job Requirements:

Wear a Kids Quest issued vest and abide by and dress in accordance with other uniform guidelines
Be of the minimum working age of 18
On your feet for extended hours at a time
Wear a headset to boost communications
Abide by all Kids Quest policies, including the Teammate employee manual and have the ability to work in a fast paced and high traffic facility