Opener/Closer, Early Learning Center, 2024-25 School Year

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; proof of high school graduation/GED equivalent required.
• Experience working in a child care or educational setting preferred.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow and implement planned activities and supervise children.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and decision making skills.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

197 Days (split shift)

Salary/Paygrade

$13.00 per hour / CR1 2

Maximum 25 hours per week

Essential Functions

• 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 ELC Director and ELC 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 ELC Opener/Closer.
• Attend and participate in staff and department meetings, as required.
• Adhere to all Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Standards, including participating in staff development activities to improve job-related skills and meeting the yearly training requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide quality customer service to children, parents, staff and all other stakeholders.
• Perform any and all other duties deemed necessary by the ELC Director, the Assistant Director of Community Programs or the Director of Community Programs.
• 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 lbs.

Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for an Opener/Closer, Early Learning Center position as they become available in the district

Applications will be reviewed however, Not all applicants will be interviewed

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