KEEP Caregiver Substitute
KEEP Caregiver Substitute
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Job Description
Job Title:Caregiver Substitute
Keller Early Enrichment Program (KEEP)
Reports to:KEEP Coordinator
SUMMARY:
Provides nurturing care and education to young children in the Keller Early Enrichment Program (KEEP) in accordance with District and program goals socialemotional developmental and educational needs for the students and state child care standards while maintaining a safe enriching and inviting atmosphere.
BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.
- Promote a positive and caring climate for learning.
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children in your care.
- Supervise children throughout the day inside and outside of classroom according to duties assigned. Daily assist children with physical needs and personal care including feeding bathroom need (diapering) and personal hygiene according to their needs.
- Learn and adapt to each students physical communicative and emotional needs.
- Demonstrate competency good judgment and selfcontrol in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities
- Relate to children with courtesy respect acceptance and patience.
- Organize activities and implement curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests at an individual pace for each child.
- Adhere toschedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity rest and playtime.
- Teach daily lessons in accordance with child care curriculum and individual childs needs.
- Keep records of childrens progress routines and interests.
- Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
- Report any suspect child abuse following state guidelines.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
- Ensure security measures are in place and utilized to maintain the safety of the children.
- Demonstrate support for the districts policies regulations procedures and objectives.
- Communicate and collaborate with the Coordinator of KEEP operations.
- Follow cleanliness and safety guidelines.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
- Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions with students district personnel and parents are supportive courteous and respectful.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Comply with all policies operating procedure legal requirements and verbal and written directives.
- Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standards Practices for Texas Educators.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of child care standards
- Knowledge of current early childhood trends and outcomes
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to be patient flexible and versatile
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma
- Training or coursework in infant toddler and/or early childhood care preferred
Experience:
- Experience/knowledge in child care setting
MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling
- Frequent heavy lifting of students
- 5080 pounds unassisted
- Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases
- Regular districtwide travel
Employment Type
Part-Time
