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Infant and Toddler Caregiver Riversquare

Nueces County Community Action Agency

Infant and Toddler Caregiver Riversquare

Corpus Christi, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    PROGRAM: Birth-to-Five Head Start

    EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-exempt

    DEPARTMENT: EHS Education

    JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Part-time

    REPORTS TO: Site Base Manager

    WORKING HOURS: Monday – Friday

    SUPERVISES: None

    LOCATION: Riversquare, 10342 River Run Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

    This position requires the individual to care for infants and toddlers while substituting in the classroom during lunch breaks and/or when staff is out. Responsible for assisting the Child Development Specialist staff in the day-to-day care of children. Part-time hours vary between 8:00 and 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Maintains open lines of communications with immediate supervisor, parents, and all Head Start Staff.

    Assists CDS in implementing daily lesson plans inside/outside the classrooms and allows ample time for both spontaneous activities by children and blocks of time for adult-directed activities.

    Assists CDS in documenting children's files daily on class attendance, nutrition monitoring, health monitoring, etc.

    Reports to CDS his/her observations on individual children and reinforces classroom and environmental safety.

    Assumes role of CDS when primary caregiver is on break or absent.

    Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development.

    Provides materials and activities appropriate to the child's age and level of development.

    Assists children through regular periods of physical activity (both indoor and outdoor) using materials and experiences designed to develop muscles, eye-hand coordination, body awareness, and rhythm & movement.

    Serves the cultural relevant background of the children using classroom materials, activities and related languages.

    Participates in staff development in-service training.

    Makes evaluations based on measurable or verifiable data.

    Promotes a high self-esteem, is a good role model, and follows agency's behavior management system and code of ethics.

    Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, Child Development Coordinator, or Early Head Start Director.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Normal physical activity includes occasional sitting, frequent standing and walking in a usual workday.

    Requires occasional pulling out & pushing in of drawers and other objects with occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level.

    Requires occasional lifting and carrying of heavy objects such as boxes of supplies and children.

    Requires use of the five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting) to perform various job duties and in dealing with staff, clients, and outside.

    Requires employee to use hands, arms, feet, legs, neck and head while performing Agency tasks.

    Requires employee to occasionally crawl and twist in performing duties.

    Requires frequent speaking and listening abilities with staff, co-workers, parents, supervisor and parents/volunteers--must be able to hear a child cry out when in pain, injured, or ill.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Demonstrates ability to read and write, keeps routine records, follows written and oral instructions, and files alphabetically and numerically.

    Deals with people beyond giving and receiving instructions--is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful in dealing with employees and the general public.

    Performs job duties in a precise, thorough, and meticulous manner.

    Able to handle various projects at the same time in an effective manner.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Requires GED or High School diploma, willing to obtain CDA and willing to continue formal education when possible.

    Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

    Must successfully complete and maintain the following examinations, permits, and certifications:

    Within two (2) weeks of employment

    Food Handler's permit - Renewed every two years by expiration date

    First Aid certification - Renewed every two years by the expiration date

    CPR Infant/Child certification - Renewed every two years by expiration date

    Requires 24 clock hours of training annually to meet TDPRS requirements.

    Possesses a valid Texas Driver's license (Operators-Class C) and is subject to review/approval by insurance company on driving record.

    Dresses in appropriate attire with a neat personal appearance.

    Proof of work eligibility must be provided.

    Prefers bilingual ability in English and Spanish, but not mandatory.

  • Industry
    Government Administration