Opener/Closer, ECC

Position: Opener/Closer, ECC

Job Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age; proof of high school graduation/GED required; some college hours preferred.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine or work schedule based on the needs of the children and the center.
• Able to assist in instructing young learners and manage their behavior.
• Strong communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of one-year successful experience in a state regulated childcare facility or educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Must demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct provided activities with children according to the center's schedule.
• Support a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of young learners.
• Utilize age appropriate strategies to manage the behavior of young learners in accordance with district and department policies and guidelines, as well as the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Supervise children in all programming areas.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and open communication with parents, children, colleagues, and community members.
• Assist children with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Provide regular, on-going communication to the ECC Director and the ECC Instructor, including seeking assistance with any necessary paperwork that must be completed during a shift.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills and meet the yearly training requirements as outlined in the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Comply with state, district and department regulations and policies pertaining to the role of an ECC Instructional Aide.
• Attend and participate in staff and department meetings, as required.
• Assist children with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Adhere to all Minimum Standard for Child Care Centers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide quality customer service to children, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Perform any and all other duties deemed necessary by the ECC Director, the Assistant Director or the ECC Instructor.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress

Other Information:

Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor. You will also need to attach a resume and letter of interest.

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Pay Grade: PG 1 197 Days (Part-time; Maximum 25 hours per week)