Child Care Aide Part-timeTemporary (25-26 school year)

EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:Child Care Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:2025-2026 school year; Part-time/Temporary

HOURLY SALARY:$12.90 per hour

Primary Purpose:

Provide childcare services as stated by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to enable teen parents to pursue and earn a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work well with infants and young children

Ability to work well with teenage parents and adults

Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience:

One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Care

• Supervise infants and children at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate physical emotional and intellectual competencies necessary for self-control and good judgment when performing assigned responsibilities.
• Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children their families and their cultures.
• Interact with children showing affection interest respect and fostering developmentally appropriate independence.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional learning staff meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with the districts curriculum to better serve the needs of children and parents.

Communication

• Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard childcare equipment including changing table feeding chair crib swing
• Posture: Frequent sitting/standing kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance 30-55 pounds with assistance and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Environment: Work in child care setting; occasional exposure to contagious diseases
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption