Position: Opener/Closer, ECC
Job Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age; proof of high school graduation/GED required; some college hours preferred.
- Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Flexible and able to adjust daily routine or work schedule based on the needs of the children and the center.
- Able to assist in instructing young learners and manage their behavior.
- Strong communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum of one-year successful experience in a state regulated childcare facility or educational setting preferred.
- Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Early Childhood Education preferred.
- Must demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct provided activities with children according to the center''s schedule.
- Support a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of young learners.
- Utilize age appropriate strategies to manage the behavior of young learners in accordance with district and department policies and guidelines, as well as the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
- Supervise children in all programming areas.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships and open communication with parents, children, colleagues, and community members.
- Assist children with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Provide regular, on-going communication to the ECC Director and the ECC Instructor, including seeking assistance with any necessary paperwork that must be completed during a shift.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills and meet the yearly training requirements as outlined in the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
- Comply with state, district and department regulations and policies pertaining to the role of an ECC Instructional Aide.
- Attend and participate in staff and department meetings, as required.
- Assist children with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Adhere to all Minimum Standard for Child Care Centers.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Provide quality customer service to children, parents, colleagues, and community members.
- Perform any and all other duties deemed necessary by the ECC Director, the Assistant Director or the ECC Instructor.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
- Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress
Other Information:
Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor. You will also need to attach a resume and letter of interest.
The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.
Pay Grade: PG 1 197 Days (Part-time; Maximum 25 hours per week)