Childcare Teacher

Job Location: Chillicothe, TX 79225 | Salary Range: $11.58 per hour. Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the full‑time Childcare Teacher position at Chillicothe Child Development Center in Chillicothe, Texas. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be willing to obtain an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential. A minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 8 years is preferred. Responsibilities Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in all classroom functions. Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. Implement a child development program for the daycare classroom that conforms to developmentally appropriate practices and meets Minimum Standards. Coordinate and interact positively with parent/volunteer assigned to classroom and encourage family involvement in all activities. Develop lesson plans and implement learning experiences. Conduct assessments for children in the program in accordance with established guidance. Maintain records on enrolled children and families in accordance with established minimum standards. Promote good eating habits by sitting and eating at the table with children during mealtime and conversing with them; encourage good table manners. Recruit eligible children for the program and survey the community for eligible children, including those with disabilities. Prepare daily attendance records and other record‑keeping tasks as required by the program. Assume responsibility for equipment and materials used in classroom; safeguard furnishings and equipment. Promote parent involvement and maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each family to nurture parent‑child relationships. Promote feelings of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive and comforting; establish strong, caring relationships. Effectively use all teaching resources; provide experiences that allow children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem‑solving, creativity, sense of self and group belonging. Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license. Treat children of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures with respect and consideration. Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with established guidance. Plan and implement decorations and activities according to themes. Maintain confidentiality of all children, families and co‑workers; no information released without permission of the Program Director, Court Order or written permission from the parent. Maintain child‑staff ratios at all times. Regularly monitor children on playground to assure safety, cleanliness and visibility; respond to crisis or emergency situations, provide First Aid or CPR, and assess the need for emergency services. Coordinate and communicate effectively with other team members and management. Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with federal, state or local law. Show up to work on time, ready to work scheduled hours. Benefits & Compensation Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance. Dependent care FSA. 25K life insurance policy. Telemedicine/tele‑counseling benefits. Matching 401(k) plan with up to a 5% employer match. Voluntary supplemental life insurance, long‑term disability, critical care and accident insurance coverage. Generous leave policy with 14 paid holidays (including a floating holiday), accrued sick leave and vacation leave, and longevity pay. Sign‑on bonus offered. Qualifications High school diploma or its equivalent; CDA credential preferred. Must be at least 18 years old. Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management. Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child. Must be able to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability and knowledge of personal computer operations within a Windows software environment required. Must work with diverse populations. Must understand and carry out instructions and procedures required. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace. Physical Demands Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina for duties that may include sitting or standing for extended periods, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at eye level. May require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture up to 25 pounds. Regularly required to sit for extended periods; may also require long periods of standing or walking, occasional bending or squatting. Work Environment Must be able to adapt to inclement weather conditions and situations. Ability to drive to long distances. Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center. Must handle stressful environment and perform duties under flexible work schedules as established by management. Travel Requirements Light to normal travel for field trips, meetings, classes, workshops in and out of the service area. Must be able to travel by air as needed for training, conferences and related activities. Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rolling Plains Management Corporation