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Pay Grade: 213 (Min $15.23 Hourly)
Work Days: 187

Primary Purpose:
  • Responsible for assuring each child is well cared for and safe at the PISD 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:?
  • Experience in child care-related fields (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Assist the Lead Caregiver in planning and carrying out classroom activities
  • Assist with curriculum and daily lesson plans that are suitable for the child's age, stage, and personal interest
  • Assist in supervising substitutes assigned to the same classroom
  • 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
  • Understand developmentally appropriate practices as well as growth and development of assigned age group
  • Use developmental milestones as the primary means of gathering developmental data on child's growth
  • Share the responsibility for the arrangement and maintenance of the room and equipment
  • Perform daily housekeeping tasks related to certain activities of the program (i.e. meals, art activities, etc.)
  • 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
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None
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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