What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Associate (Infant teacher) position at Manor ISD?
Job Title : Daycare Associate
Campus / Department : Child Development Center
Paygrade : Clerical / Paraprofessional
Primary Purpose :
Supervise and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment for the children in the child development center birth to 5 years old. Ensure that all NAEYC standards and minimum standards are met and that all suspected child abuse is reported to the Child Abuse hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and the director. Work under supervision of CDC director.
Education / Certification :
- 18 years of age; High school diploma or GED; CDA or AAS in child development preferred;
Must successfully pass MISD Literacy Test
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Ability to work well with young children
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to be proactive instead of reactive
Experience :
At least 6 months of experience working with young children in a NAEYC accredited preschool center based environment preferred. 2 years of experience is preferred.
Essential Job Functions :
Professional Conduct :
Supervisory Responsibility :
None
Equipment Used :
Copier, personal computer, child care equipment, and classroom monitors
Working Conditions
Physical Demands / Mental Demands / Environmental Factors :
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Occasionally sit, frequently talk or hear; occasional use of computers; regularly stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. The incumbent must be able to work in an environment that contains biological conditions and may be unhealthy or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases). Must maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually loud. The employee's work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Some employees may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature / weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty). The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.
