Baby University Lead Caregiver (26-27 SY) - South Baby University

Primary Purpose

The IISD Baby University Lead Caregiver is responsible for providing a safe and positive developmentally appropriate child care program for children of Irving ISD employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass a background check
• Two (2) years experience working with children in a preschool or child care setting preferred

Education/Certification

• Obtain 24 hours of pre-service training
• Obtain 24 hours of annual training
• Acquire and maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid and Food Handler’s certificates
• Acquire a valid Texas Education Aide Certificate, Child Development Associates (CDA) or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood
• Per the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS), new employees of a licensed childcare center with less than 2 years' experience must:
• Obtain 24 hours of pre-service training
• Obtain 24 hours of annual training
• Have high school diploma, high school equivalent, or high school certificate of coursework completion as defined in Texas Education Code,28.025(d)
• Acquire and maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid and Food Handler’s certificates
• Acquire a valid Texas Education Aide Certificate, Child Development Associates (CDA) or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood
• Per the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS), new employees of a licensed childcare center with less than 2 years' experience must:
• Obtain 24 hours of pre-service training
• Obtain 24 hours of annual training
• Have high school diploma, high school equivalent, or high school certificate of coursework completion as defined in Texas Education Code,28.025(d)
• Acquire and maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid and Food Handler’s certificates
• Acquire a valid Texas Education Aide Certificate, Child Development Associates (CDA) or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program
• Serve nutritious snacks and lunches as directed by the Child Care Director and IISD Food Services
• Ensure all equipment and activities are safe and appropriate
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean, well maintained, and present a safe environment at all times
• Plan the daily schedule and lesson plans for assigned classrooms and make sure they are age appropriate for the classroom
• Implement the daily plan and lesson plans for each child in the classroom
• Ensure all assigned children are supervised at all times
• Provide a variety of appropriate experiences and activities for children including songs, games, and storytelling
• Provide and supervise opportunities for sleep and rest time as directed
• Enhance and support the self-esteem of all students in the learning center
• Establish and maintain an orderly environment through routines and positive guidance
• Provide a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for children
• Implement established, positive, and appropriate discipline as required
• Clearly, positively, and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Keep the director informed of any special needs or concerns of individual children
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect to the appropriate administrator and law enforcement agencies according to guidelines in the Texas Family Code
• Collaborate in the planning and implementation of activities and assigned curriculum
• Keep parents informed of on-going program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress
• Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client files
• Participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and special events as required
• Maintain an accurate knowledge base and comply with federal, state and school district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions
• Maintain health and safety standards in the classroom
• Clean and disinfect toys and classrooms
• Ensure that all furniture is safe and cleaning products and medicines are kept in a safe place, away from children
• Maintain each child’s attendance, academic, and behavioral records
• Be available to speak to parents about a child’s progress and challenges throughout the year
• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of “going the extra mile” for others
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned
• Clerical
• Maintains a developmental profile folder for individual classroom students
• Aids with records of individual students and keeps anecdotal notes as needed
• Compiles, maintains, and files instructional materials