magnolia isdMagnolia, TX
Daycare Aide
Daycare Aide
Daycare Aide
magnolia isdMagnolia, TX
8 days ago
Childcare WorkersTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Apply for this role →Daycare AideAssist in implementing child care programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants, toddlers and school age children in an instructional setting.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Meet the State of Texas requirements for Daycare Providers
- 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: Experience in an infant/child care setting preferred
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 teachers 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 teachers 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: NoneMental 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 handling 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
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Mid
Location
Magnolia, TX
Occupation
Childcare Workers
Industry
Child Care Services
Posted
8 days ago