Child Care Worker (Part-Time)

Description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  St. Monica Child Development Center provides an early education and quality childcare experiences for children aged 2 years to 3 years of age.  St. Monica is seeking professional, experienced teachers and assistants to make a difference in the lives of toddlers each day. We pride ourselves in being a leader in developing children’s minds and providing the best childcare experience to children and families.  

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supervise children at all times, maintaining a secure, safe environment for children to play and learn in. 

• Supervise and train assistants in your room on policies, procedures, and regulations. 

• Create and implement lesson plans. 

• Complete necessary classroom reports. 

• Prepare daily reports for each child in your classroom. 

• Attend staff meetings outside of work hours. 

• Provide positive feedback to parents. 

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals

• Adhere to proceedings and regulations with the DFPS. 

• Change diapers/ toilet train children where necessary. 

• Always comply with the presentation requirements set by the school. 

• Attend ongoing training to keep education and regulations up to date. 

• Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult (i.e., an authorized adult)

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

• Maintaining a stimulating and varied schedule of activities appropriate for the students in a well-ordered environment

• Positive interaction with parents

• Attend Archdiocesan, on campus and other in-services as required

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director

• Have copy of medical and emergency records and first aid kit on hand daily

• Ensure that during the hours of operation there is at least one staff member trained in CPR/First Aid

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy

• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning

• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting

• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks

• Possesses proficient technology skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form

• Able to work well with others in a school community

• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Skill in job appropriate technology

• Skill in critical thinking and planning

• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process

• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work some nights and weekends

• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress

• Required to work in standard school conditions

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment

• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger

• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis

• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading

• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement

• Be an educator

• Be able to adapt to continuously changing, fast-paced environment and make the children’s needs the primary focus. 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director.

Requirements

 RequirementsPosition Requirements: 

• Education 

-High school diploma or equivalent-CDA credential preferred

• Experience 

-At least 18 years old -One (1) year of experience in a childcare setting 

• Other Requirements 

-Meet state’s education criteria -Excellent communication skills -Be a team player -Have reliable transportation-CPR and First Aid certification (can be obtained during job training)