The Caroline School is looking for an Infant & Early Childhood Caregiver!

Since 2002, The Caroline School has been providing unique educational services to meet the physical, social and cognitive needs of individuals ages 0-21 with multiple disabilities, including those who have additional medical needs. As part of Easter Seals Greater Houston, we are able to not only provide educational support for our families, but also therapy services, camps and play groups, respite and technology support. You can learn more about us by visiting CarolineSchool.org.

Traits we look for:

• A motivated, observant, and life-long learner that demonstrates a love for caring for others.
• A reliable and responsible individual that exhibits a willingness to support and collaborate within a small
• Creativity, passion, kindness & patience when working with individuals of all ages and abilities.

Qualifications:

• Ability to commit to a full-time year-round
• Background in Child Development (work experience or training in the areas of Teaching, Child Development Associate (CDA), Degree at Bachelor level in Education or relevant fields preferred).
• Comfort communicating with families and engaging in the daily care of babies and young children (diapering, feeding, playing and documenting progress of children in care).
• Willingness to learn and work with children with and without disabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains integrity, organization, and cleanliness of classroom, equipment, work area, and student files/records (e.g. individual feeding and naptime routines, instructional materials, attendance).
• Provide ongoing and daily childcare in a consistent and timely manner (i.e. playing, feeding, resting, cleaning, toileting or diapering needs).
• Organize, monitor, update, and report on classroom schedules, routines, and activities as relevant to each child and/or Early Childhood Curriculum as provided.
• Demonstrate a collaborative attitude and willingness to support all TCS team members and students when applicable, regardless of age, ability and/or disability - be willing to float and/or assist in other classrooms when not needed in the infant/early childhood rooms.
• Attend all relevant meetings, actively participate in all trainings, and collaborate with child's team members.
• Be knowledgeable of and maintain compliance of all Childcare Licensing Standards
• Follow all confidentiality rules and abide by all TCS and Easter Seals policies as outlined in the employee
• Notify TCS leadership promptly of any problems or potential issues relating to students, parents or team members that may affect the health, safety, or licensure of The Caroline School.
• Refrain from engaging in discriminatory practices based on the student's disability, race, sex, cultural background or
• Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

If you have the qualities listed above and are eager to join our growing school, then please apply here: https://eastersealshouston.applicantpro.com/jobs/. You may also send your resume and cover letter directly to our Educational Director, Tabitha Hernandez, at THernandez@eastersealshouston.org .

The Caroline School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, or religious affiliation.