Childwatch Instructor

Summary: The Childwatch Instructor will focus on facilitating and maintaining the Childwatch Classroom. The Childwatch Instructor will be responsible for the supervision of children (ages 0-3 years) attending Childwatch while the parent/guardian is in training a class or an appointment on site. The Childwatch Instructor will be responsible as the lead care attendant and work with volunteers to ensure the safety and care of children in attendance. It will be the responsibility of the Childwatch Instructor to maintain care logs and parent communication during the specified hours. The Childwatch Instructor will assist with Child Life and Child Development Classes.

Position Responsibilities:

*Create and facilitate age appropriate activities childwatch class schedules and parent/guardian communication

*Implement and update the Childwatch Policies and Procedures to model Texas Minimum Standards and train volunteers assisting with Childwatch

*Assist with Child Development classes/curriculum and Child Life services

*Maintain and submit records for Chilwatch Report Logs Parent/Guardian Communication Logs and Incident Reports

*Ensure the parent/guardian required responsibilities for childwatch eligibility are maintained updated and implemented with the Childwatch Informational Parent/Guardian Meeting and the Childwatch Intake Packet.

Maintain the classrooms cleanliness by disinfecting areas and materials promptly

Establish and maintain communication with Mission Advancement to gain qualified volunteers.

Maintain current understanding of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics regarding Birth and Postpartum Doulas;

Attend participate and facilitate staff meetings doula talks and other training offered by the program as needed.

Attend approved trainings to increase knowledge and skills for professional development

Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.

Provide administrative duties to all SABD programs as needed in accordance with its policies and procedures and follow all applicable local state and federal laws;

Be actively involved and knowledgeable of Catholic Charities policies and procedures and performance quality improvement activities such as case record reviews;

Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information services rendered to clients donors names and gifts internal and external investigations or results of any investigations and financial information.

Adhere to the Code of Conduct

Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings and work as a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.

Other duties as assigned by Doula Coordinator and Program Director to fulfill the goals and mission of San Antonio Birth Doulas and the needs of Catholic Charities.

Competency

De-escalation

Customer Service

Managing Change

Resilience

Empathy

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelors Degree preferred or 2 to 4 years related work experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in childcare or child development field

CPR/First Aid certification or willing to certify within 30 days of hire.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in childcare or child development field

CPR/First Aid training or willing to certify within 30 days of hire.

License and Credentials

Must be at least 21 years of age

Reliable transportation

Valid driver license and clean driving record

Valid registration

Valid vehicle insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

Must pass annual background checks

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge and ability to navigate Zoom Microsoft Office 2010 or more recent productivity suite including MS Word MS Excel and MS Outlook MS Forms TEAMS SharePoint GoogleSuite to include touch screen and smart devices

Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs and interests of clients and their families

Knowledge of age appropriate milestones and activities

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Must be detail oriented organized self-motivated work well independently and on a team;

Must have good written and verbal skills;

Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at . You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview you will be contacted.