Childcare Worker

Non-Certified - Position - Daycare Employee


Job Number 0000760067


Start Date


Open Date 09/10/2024


Closing Date


Job Title: Daycare Worker Wage/Hour Status: Non - Exempt

Reports to: Child Care Director Pay Grade:

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Date Revised : 01/2019

Primary Purpose:

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in creating, organizing, and directing a child care program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth for students; and to perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

First Aid and CPR certified

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Any combination of experience and/or training related to childcare that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Basic concepts of early childhood education and development; interpersonal and group dynamics; student behavior management strategies and techniques; proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; basic mathematical concepts; children's games; craft activities; basic library skills; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; record keeping.


Provide for the health, safety, and psychological needs of children; supervise learning activities; guide children's routine activities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and parents; maintain a safe and healthy environment; understand and carry out oral and written directions; exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive interpersonal matters; provide positive customer service.


Experience:

Any combination of experience and/or training related to childcare that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Preparation and Serving

1. Maintain a suitable learning program in accordance with district guidelines.
2. Maintain an appropriate climate that promotes acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills.
3. Communicate orally and in writing to parents, students and staff.
4. Perform a variety of tasks essential to the operation of the program, including preparation of materials; maintenance of facilities, and clean-up activities.
5. Maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment.
6. Assist students with homework and various school activities.
7. Work cooperatively with school site and district staff.

Other

1. Administer first aid/CPR as needed.
2. Utilize positive strategies and progressive techniques in the management of student behavior.
3. Supervise and monitor students both inside and outside of the classroom.
4. Assist in maintaining budget, enrollment and accounting records.
5. Accept and process fees as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Duty Days 172


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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time


Salary Rate Range Venus ISD Compensation Plan, Clerical Paraprofessional