Family Child Care Learning Home Provider

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

This position is for a Family Child Care Learning Home (FCCLH) in Ellenwood, GA.
Our in-home childcare is seeking a dedicated and responsible Childcare Provider to ensure the safety, well-being, and engagement of children aged 1 to 6.

WHO: Lina Lane’s Learning Center

WHAT: Looking to hire a childcare provider for 8 months to a year.

WHEN: Starting 1 MAY 2025

WHERE: The Family Child Care Learning Home located at 2329 Brookgate Way, Ellenwood GA 30294

WHY: The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, be nurturing, and be capable of maintaining a structured and fun learning environment. We are looking to train that individual to help her start her own business.

HOW: Individual will sign a 8-month (or 1-year) contract.

Duties

Supervision:

• Provide attentive and responsible care for children during assigned shifts.
• Keep records of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

Safety: Ensure a safe environment by child proofing areas, monitoring playtime, and adhering to safety protocols.

• Maintain a safe play environment.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.

Bedtime Routine: Assist with bedtime routines, including bathing, changing, and reading bedtime stories.

Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to governmental dietary requirements and preferences.

• Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.

Play and Activities: Engage children in age-appropriate activities, games, and crafts that promote their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

• Support children's social and emotional development, while encouraging an understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities.

Learning Assistance: Assist older children with homework and educational activities as needed.

• Create and administer developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Read to children and teach fundamental skills that include painting, drawing, handicrafts, songs, etc.

Behavior Management: Implement positive discipline techniques and encourage good behavior and manners.

• Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring same to the Director's attention.

Emergency Response: Be prepared to handle emergencies, including basic first aid and contacting parents or guardians as required by policy.

Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents / guardians regarding the child's progress, activities, and any issues that may arise.

• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.

Light Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping tasks related to childcare, such as tidying up play areas
and cleaning dishes used during meals.

• Perform routine housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dishwashing, and linen changing.
• Organize, clean, and store toys and materials to ensure order and sanitation in the activity areas.
• Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.

Requirements

•CDA (highly preferred).
•Previous experience in professional childcare, babysitting, or a related field.
•CPR and First Aid certification (highly preferred).
*Must complete or have 10 Hours of State Approved Heath and Safety Orientation Training within 6 months of employment.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Patience, flexibility, and a nurturing demeanor.
•Ability to multitask and manage children of different age groups simultaneously.
•Reliable transportation to and from the employment location.

Nice To Haves

*Advanced College degree
*An Active, Georgia Professional Development Registry (PDR) profile
*Experience with the Microsoft platform to included MS Word and One Notes

About Us

Lina Lane's Learning Center, a 3-Star Quality Rated, Family Child Care Learning Home (FCCLH) is owned by Edelina Lane. She has over 35 years of experience as an international, freelance, Professional Nanny and US-based, childcare professional. She has won a major childcare award for each of the past 7 years. Among her numerous awards and recognitions, she graduated Summa Cum Laude (2021), received the Hathccock Award for Educational Excellence (2021), was distinguished as DECAL Scholar of the Year (2021), was awarded the Tylenol / Terry Lynne Lockoff - Teacher of the Year distinction for the state of Georgia (2021), and won Child Educator of the Year (2019). Lina Lane's Learning Center has been selected 7 times by the State of Georgia as a benchmark site for educational excellence, operating under the motto: WHERE LEARNING LAUGHTER COME TOGETHER!