What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Child Caregiver UTD position at Dallas International School?
Job Overview:
This caregiver position is for our childcare center on the campus of UT Dallas located at 800 W. Campbell Road Richardson, Texas 75080-3021.
The childcare services are available to parents who attend classes at UT Dallas during their class hours. Care is provided for children ages 4-11.
The childcare center is open from 3:30 to 10:00pm, Monday through Thursday during the time the on-campus courses are in session, as detailed on the university academic calendar.
Job duties include:
- Provide responsible care for children
- Treat all children with care and compassion
- Uphold all safety standards
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly classroom
- Maintain a professional attitude, respecting family privacy at all times
- Provide enriching educational activities
- Lead songs and learning exercises
- Provide structure and accountability in a compassionate fashion
- Help children with toileting/diaper changes as needed
- Design and implement educational, age-appropriate activities
- Encourage children to participate in all activities
- Help children learn to be “helpers” in the classroom, as appropriate
- Contact parents as needed to address challenges
- Provide many opportunities for children to learn and develop age-appropriate skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications required
- Must be able to pass background check
- High school diploma or GED required, college degree is strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a professional childcare setting
- Must complete 8 hours minimum of Pre-service training before starting
- Must receive orientation to childcare center
- Exceptional patience and ability to remain calm at all times
- Excellent listening skills and an engaging demeanor
- Solid working knowledge of childhood development
- Creativity, compassion, and professionalism are a must
- Fun and enthusiastic attitude
- Physically able to perform tasks, including sitting on the floor, bending, and standing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in early childcare or degree in childhood development preferred
Required Documents:
In order to complete the application process, interested candidates must forward:
- A resume
- A cover letter or email
- A minimum of three references (at least one from a former supervisor/colleague)
NOTE: This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.
Dallas International School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Dallas International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in its hiring of faculty and staff members.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Salary : $25 - $0
