Childcare Teacher - Assistant (Assistant Caregiver)

Job Title:        Assistant Caregiver                                              Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to:     Early Childhood Development Center Coordinator  Pay Grade:   IS206

Dept./School: Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)        Date Revised:  6/2020

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversee all aspects of the childcare center food service kitchen in order to run an efficient operation. General knowledge of basic accounting and reporting procedures in order to prepare food order, maintain inventory and work within budget. Assist lead teachers in providing childcare for a group of children birth through age 4; assist in leading age-appropriate early childhood activities and providing quality care in a safe and healthy environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent

48 hours of study in higher education preferred

Food management experience required

One year of experience in a licensed childcare setting or teaching field preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsible for the overall operation of the childcare center kitchen

Assist in classrooms for infants through pre-K children offering high quality care

Follow security and safety protocols to ensure the safety of children and staff

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

Create menus with attention to early childhood nutritional needs

Prepare and serve all meals

Order, receive and track inventory on a weekly basis

Maintain county, state and federal health department regulations

DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE

Assist in the management of the classroom in accordance with discipline guidelines and policies.

Ensure discipline is carried out per district policy and in accordance with licensing guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WORK ETHIC

Participate in staff development including but not limited to monthly staff meetings.

Complete annual training requirements set forth by Texas Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Stars.

Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Report to work on time.

Deal sensitively and fairly with children, parents and staff of all cultural backgrounds.

Maintain student and staff confidentiality

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Communicate effectively with children, parents and fellow staff members

Articulate the district’s mission to the community as necessary.

Demonstrate awareness of the district/community needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires sitting, stooping, bending, walking, standing, and crawling.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Maintain emotional control when under stress.

Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands.

Mental concentration is necessary for handling frequent interruptions while performing tasks.

May also be exposed to contagious diseases from children. 

Will be required to work occasional overtime.

SUPERVISORY DIMENSIONS:  No supervisory responsibilities.