Primary Purpose:

Plan and implement all aspects of an educationally enriched child care program that is developmentally, individually and culturally appropriate for enrolled infants and toddlers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)

NCLB Certification Required within the first 90 days of employment

Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or obtain within the first year of employment

Current CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within the first month of employment

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

 

Required Experience:

Two (2) years' experience working with young children

 

Knowledge/Skills:

Developmental stages of infants, toddlers, and pre-school children

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals in a professional manner

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Proficient skills in organization, typing, file maintenance, computers, and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics

Knowledge of Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) minimum standards for child care

  

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

 

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community. 

Instructional Planning and Delivery

The provider works to improve instructional planning and delivery through activities such as the following:  

Monitoring Student Progress

The provider works to monitor student progress in the following ways:  

Classroom Management and Organization

The provider works to improve the classroom, school or organization through activities such as the following:  

Qualities of Effective Child Care Providers

The provider works to improve the classroom, school or organization through activities such as the following:  

Supervisory Responsibilities:   

Equipment:

 

Wheelchair lift, ramp, computer, copier, printer, fax, audiovisual equipment, laminating machine, telephone, adaptive equipment, oxygen gauges, and other equipment applicable to the position.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.