Child Caregiver

Pay Grade: 724 (Min $15.92 Hourly)
Work Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

• Responsible for providing care and instruction to the children at the Employee Child Care center

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Acquire and maintain current CPR and first aid certificates

Per the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, employees must attend a pre-service training (24 training hours) within 90 days of hire for new employees in licensed centers who have less than 2 years' experience in regulated child care; the 24 hours MUST be completed before the employee may be counted in the child/caregiver ratio. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Texas child care guidelines and state licensing for child care facilities
• Ability to work flexible hours, be punctual and demonstrate a positive attitude
• Display good communication skills and ability to receive and follow directions
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability

Preferred Experience:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preferred)
• Two to three years successful classroom experience in a licensed child care center
• Experience in child care related fields (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide on-site leadership for the day-to-day activities of the children in the child care center
• Implement curriculum and daily lesson plans based on assessment of each child's development and the goals of the employee child care center while adhering to state guidelines
• Monitor and observe groups of children indoors and outdoors
• Ensure that each child receives individual attention
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined
• Use developmental milestones as the primary means of gathering developmental data on child's growth
• Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity of curriculum and high standard of quality in all classrooms in the center
• Attend regular staff meetings with caregivers to discuss and plan for the children
• Observe and report any hazardous conditions of the building, grounds or equipment to supervisors
• Communicate regularly with parents on children's daily charts including at annual parent conferences
• Maintain the care-giving standards established by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the standards set by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs
• Perform emergency evacuation procedures, administer medication and attend to the hygienic needs of children with ease
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, parents and other staff
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site leadership to substitute staff and others who may participate / assist in assigned classrooms

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional prolonged and irregular hours, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

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