Childcare / Daycare Teacher (Part Time)

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of a part time Childcare Teacher position at the Crowell Child Development Center in Crowell, Texas. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must be willing to complete all requirements of obtaining an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential. A minimum of 1-year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks - 8 years is preferred.

Responsible to the Center Director, the Childcare Teacher is responsible for the implementation of their respective program in meeting all required regulations for providing a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for both enrolled children and their families.

Rolling Plains Management Corporation offers part time employees benefits to include accrued sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, as well as the opportunity to participate in matching 401K plan with up to a 5% employer match.

Position will remain open until filled.

Sign on Bonus offered!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in all classroom functions.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Responsible for planning and implementing a child development program for the day care classroom that conforms to developmentally appropriate practices and meets Minimum Standards.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinate and interact positively with parent/volunteer assigned to classroom
• Encourage the involvement of families in the classroom and in all activities of the child.
• Develop lesson plans and implement learning experiences.
• Conduct assessments for children in the program in accordance with established guidance.
• Maintain records on enrolled children and families in accordance with established minimum standards.
• Promote good eating habits by sitting and eating at the table with children during mealtime and conversing with children. Encourage good table manners.
• Recruit eligible children for program. Helps survey community for eligible children including children with disabilities.
• Prepare daily attendance records and other record keeping tasks as required by the program.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment and materials used in classroom. Safeguard furnishings and equipment. Lending equipment, property or facility is prohibited except upon written permission of the Program Director.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each childs family, encourage their involvement in the program, and promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive and comforting, and by establishing strong and caring relationships with them.
• Effectively use all teaching resources.
• Provide experiences to allow children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, creativity, sense of self and group belonging.
• Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license.
• Ensure that children of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures are treated with respect and consideration.
• Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with established guidance.
• Plan and implement decorations and activities according to themes.
• Assure confidentiality of all children, families and co-workers. Maintain confidentiality at all times in regard to children enrolled and their family information, records and interaction with staff. No information will be released without the permission of the Program Director, Court Order or written permission from the parent.
• Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with established guidance.
• Assure child-staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Regularly monitor children on playground to assure safe and appropriate play. Monitor play areas to assure safety and cleanliness of the equipment. Assure that children are visible at all times and play safely and appropriately.
• Assure that no child is ever left alone, unattended, or in a potentially dangerous situation.
• Monitor children on the playground. Assure that children are visible at all times and play safely and appropriately.
• Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide First Aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and assess the need for emergency services.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State, or local law.
• Show up to work, on time, ready to work scheduled hours.

*Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. *

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education requirements (any one of the following):
  • High School Diploma or its Equivalent
  • CDA Credential Preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines required.
• Ability/knowledge of personal computer operations within a Windows software environment required.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the childs eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned.
• The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require long periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional bending or squatting required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Light to normal travel ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.