IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BABY UNIVERSITY LEAD CAREGIVER JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Baby University Lead Caregiver
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Funding Source: Local
Reports To: Baby University Director
Pay Grade: Paraprofessional 35
Days: 193
Department: Baby University Childcare Center
Date Revised: 2024
Primary Purpose:
The IISD Baby University Lead Caregiver is responsible for providing a safe and positive developmentally appropriate child care program for children of Irving ISD employees.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must pass a background check
- Two years experience working with children in a preschool or child care setting preferred
Education and Certification:
- Per the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS), new employees of a licensed childcare center with less than 2 years experience must:
- Obtain 24 hours of pre-service training
- Obtain 24 hours of annual training
- Have high school diploma, high school equivalent, or high school certificate of coursework completion as defined in Texas Education Code §28.025d
- Acquire and maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certificates
- Acquire a valid Texas Education Aide Certificate, Child Development Associates (CDA), or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood
- All required Child-Care Regulations training will be provided by IISD
Special Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of TDHHS Child-Care Regulation minimum standards for child-care centers
- Knowledge of developmental milestones of young children
- Reports to work on time, is reliable for regular work, and maintains good attendance
- Ability to work flexible hours and demonstrate a positive attitude
- Display good communication skills and ability to receive and follow directions
- Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal skills, and enjoy being around children
- Ability to supervise and manage aides in the classroom in an effective manner
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to work well with others, including children, parents, and co-workers
- Maintains confidentiality
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program
- Serve nutritious snacks and lunches as directed by the Child Care Director and IISD Food Services
- Ensure all equipment and activities are safe and appropriate
- Ensure equipment and facilities are clean, well-maintained, and present a safe environment at all times
- Plan the daily schedule and lesson plans for assigned classrooms and make sure they are age-appropriate for the classroom
- Implementation of the daily plan and lesson plans for each child in the classroom
- Ensure all assigned children are supervised at all times
- Provide a variety of appropriate experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling
- Provide and supervise opportunities for sleep and rest time as directed
- Enhance and support the self-esteem of all students in the learning center
- Establish and maintain an orderly environment through routines and positive guidance
- Provide a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for children
- Implement established positive and appropriate discipline as required
- Clearly, positively, and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
- Keep the director informed of any special needs or concerns of individual children
- Report suspected child abuse and neglect to the appropriate administrator and law enforcement agencies according to guidelines in the Texas Family Code
- Collaborate in the planning and implementation of activities and assigned curriculum
- Keep parents informed of on-going program expectations, program activities, and their childs progress
- Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client files
- Participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and special events as required
- Maintain an accurate knowledge base and comply with federal, state, and school district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions
- Maintain health and safety standards in the classroom
- Clean and disinfect toys and classrooms
- Ensure that all furniture is safe and cleaning products and medicines are kept in a safe place away from children
- Maintain each childs attendance, academic, and behavioral records
- Be available to speak to parents about a childs progress and challenges throughout the year
- Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times
- Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others
- Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate time frame
- Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers
- Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.
Clerical:
- Maintains a developmental profile folder for individual classroom students
- Assists with records of individual students and keeps anecdotal notes as needed
- Compiles, maintains, and files instructional materials
Working Conditions:
- Metal demands
- Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling may be required
- May be required to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance
- Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress