I. Employment Conditions for Child Care Provider

• Salary Range of $450-$600 weekly depending on the educational background and years of experience of the candidate along with benefit options
• Average work day of about 8-10 hours, 5 days a week, which includes time child spends at school or napping
• Holidays and weekends off unless employer occasionally requests otherwise
• Two weeks paid vacation, paid sick days
• Travels with the family when needed
• Fully paid interview expenses by the potential employer
• Private room and bath or apartment provided for live-in provider, typically a television and phone included

• Provide a balance of age appropriate educational, social and recreational experiences daily
• Serve as a role model for children; use of correct language, appropriate manners, etiquette and dress
• Respect each child as a unique individual
• Display a positive attitude toward life and living
• Develop and use effective interpersonal skills in handling relationships
• Provide an environment that is conducive to learning and growing
• Respect the family's right of privacy

• Become part of the family team providing, firm, positive and consistent discipline
• Care for child's laundry
• Plan and cook nutritionally sound breakfasts and lunches for the child; clean up afterwards
• Pick up after the child or help the child become responsible for him/herself throughout the house and in child's room
• Provide child's transportation needs to medical appointments, classes, and other activities
• Provide a safe physical environment (toys, furniture, first aid knowledge, preplanning for possible emergencies)

• Respect the contributions of child care provider in the home
• Maintain the work schedule as designed
• Discuss with the child care provider any problems arising with the children
• Notify the child care provider of any schedule changes as early as possible
• Respect the child care provider's right of privacy

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