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Guidelines
for Successful Full Time Child Care
(minimum one
year commitment)
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Live Out (85% of
FT positions are Live Out)
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Live In
 Employment
Conditions for
Child Care Provider:
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Salary Range of $450-$600 weekly depending on the
educational background and years of experience of the provider along with
benefit options.
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Average work day of about 8-10 hours, 5 days a week,
which includes time child spends at school or napping.
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Holidays and weekends off unless employer occasionally
requests otherwise.
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Two weeks paid vacation, paid sick days.
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Travels with the family when needed.
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Private room and bath or apartment provided for live-in
provider, typically a television and phone included.
Child Care Provider's Responsibilities:
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Provide a balance of age appropriate educational,
social and recreational experiences daily.
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Serve as a role model for children; use of correct
language, appropriate manners, etiquette and dress.
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Respect each child as a unique individual.
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Display a positive attitude toward life and living.
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Develop and use effective interpersonal skills in
handling relationships.
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Provide an environment that is conducive to learning
and growing.
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Respect the family's right of privacy.
Expectations of Child Care Provider:
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Become part of the family team providing, firm, positive
and consistent discipline.
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Care for child's laundry.
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Plan and cook nutritionally sound breakfasts and
lunches for the child; clean up afterwards.
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Pick up after the child or help the child become
responsible for him/herself throughout the house and in child's room.
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Provide child's transportation needs to medical appointments,
classes, and other activities.
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Provide a safe physical environment (toys, furniture,
first aid knowledge, preplanning for possible emergencies).
Family Expectations:
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Respect the contributions of child care provider
in the home.
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Maintain the work schedule as designed.
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Discuss with the child care provider any problems
arising with the children.
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Notify the child care provider of any schedule changes
as early as possible.
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Respect the child care provider's right of privacy.
A Child Care Agreement Form will be furnished
to both you and the family to describe and record job expectations..
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