2026-2027 Early Childhood Educator (South)

Primary Purpose

Plan and implement all aspects of an educationally enriched childcare program that is developmentally individually and culturally appropriate for enrolled infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or obtain within the three years of employment
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within the first month of employment
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee approximately $50 paid by employee.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Developmental stages of infants, toddlers, and preschool children
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals in a professional manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Proficient skills in organization, typing, file maintenance, computers, and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics
• Knowledge of Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) minimum standards for child care
• Experience: Two (2) years experience working with young children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Professionalism

• The Educators Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.
• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• The provider works to improve instructional planning and delivery through activities such as the following:
• Develop and implement weekly/daily lesson plans while following the suggested classroom schedule.
• Assist each child to develop their fullest potential in the areas of social-emotional, physical-cognitive development to infants, toddlers, or pre-school children.
• Educate parents in a positive manner to gain successful parenting skills.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and maintain a neat, orderly, and safe classroom.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is developmentally appropriate and meets CDC standards and expectations.
• Complete weekly anecdotal records
• Practice conscious discipline to establish behavior expectations
• Monitoring Student Progress

Monitoring Student Progress

• The provider works to monitor student progress in the following ways:
• Implement program objectives that support developmental, behavioral, and academic student performance.
• Keep informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and support the mission of DVISD.
• Complete ASQs CLI Developmental checklists and CLI Engage Diagnostic Assessments to inform planning and instruction.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes playroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences each semester, twice per year.

Classroom Management and Organization

• The provider works to improve the classroom, school, or organization through activities such as the following:
• Keep a daily parent sign-in sheet.
• Maintain accurate student portfolios and record developmental growth based on assessments listed above.
• Ensure accurate records on Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal Count record log.
• Keep a sanitized, safe, neat, and orderly classroom.
• Ensure childrens functional needs are met (bottles, meals, diaper changing, potty training, etc.).

Qualities of Effective Child Care Providers

• The provider works to improve the classroom, school, or organization through activities such as the following:
• Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers when performing assigned duties.
• Attend a minimum of 30 annual training hours in early childhood and licensing standards.
• Report suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation to Child and Protective Services and center director within the required timeline.
• Complete licensing documents as needed (accident reports, medication logs, etc.).
• Participate in PLC meetings, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Participate in District and campus staff development programs that improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations, including daily attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Use effective communication skills with students, parents, and District personnel.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times.

Equipment

• Wheelchair lift ramp
• Computer
• Copier
• Printer
• Fax
• Audiovisual equipment
• Laminating machine
• Telephone
• Adaptive equipment
• Oxygen gauges
• Other equipment applicable to the position

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands:
• Frequent exposure to work indoors and outdoors in varying climate conditions (hot and cold, humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, and vibration).
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands:
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Regular lifting of students.
• Environmental Factors:
• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.