Child Care Worker

Child Care Worker Alvarado Independent School District AISD Learning Center - Alvarado, Texas. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Alvarado Independent School District, and ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board. Job Details Job ID: 5053499 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 21, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Child Care Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Child Care Director Primary Purpose Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting. Qualifications Education/Certification: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Effective organizational and communication skills Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience Experience: Some experience in an infant/childcare setting Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Support Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children. Conduct age-appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs. Observe and monitor children’s play activities. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children. Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. Student Management Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas. Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students. Observe and document developmental progress of children. Safety Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications. Other Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned. Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards. Supervisory Responsibilities None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc. Personal computer and printer. Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $12.88 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Renee Warner , Chief Administrative Officer PO Box 387 Alvarado, Texas 76009 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr AISD Learning Center