Provider Child Care

Job Overview

The Child Care Provider supports the implementation and coordination of a high-quality, Texas-licensed child care program by providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care and facilitating planned child activities for children ages 0–4. This role works collaboratively with the Child Care Director to support the delivery of a high-quality, Texas-licensed child care program, ensures the safety, well-being, and supervision of all children, while supporting compliance with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Support and Child Activities

• Plan for lessons using the district-provided curriculum and materials, following the guidance of the Child Care Director and Early Childhood Department.
• Prepare materials to support daily developmental activities for children using the district's established activity plans.
• Facilitate age-appropriate activities for children, including but not limited to early literacy and math, social-emotional learning, creative arts, music, and play-based learning experiences.
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Coordinate and maintain daily classroom routines and activity schedules to support a structured and engaging environment.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
• Maintain cleanliness of furniture, equipment, toys, and linens in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with assigned staff to support daily classroom activities and routines.
• Distribute snacks while ensuring safe food-handling practices for children.
• Assist the Child Care Director with maintaining administrative records for required reports.
• Participate in child care meetings and special family events, as assigned.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state child care licensing standards.
  
  

Child Supervision and Care

• Supervise children to ensure their safety and security in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
• Ensure children are actively supervised at all times in accordance with licensing standards and program expectations.
• Assist children with physical care needs, including feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing, as needed to support the classroom environment.
• Notify the Child Care Director of any special needs, concerns, or problems related to individual children.
• Observe and document developmental progress of children.
  
  

Safety

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques while performing job duties, including safe lifting and climbing practices.
• Follow child care and district safety and emergency protocols.
• Seek and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and food handling certifications.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's degree preferred
• CPR, First Aid, and food-handling certifications are required or must obtain upon hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• Certified Child Care Professional credential, preferred
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred, or will be required to obtain once hired
• Minimum of 6 months experience in an infant/child care setting
• Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment, including toys, playground equipment, multiple-rider strollers, and related materials; personal computer and printer. Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping. Motion: Moderate walking; climbing; lifting; balancing; and handling or moving materials. Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying. Environment: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, and frequent exposure to bodily fluids. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control when working with children.
  
  

Primary Location

TEXAS-SUGAR LAND

Work Locations

JAMES REESE CAREER & TECH CTR

Job

Instructional Para Staff

Organization

DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar

190AU1

School Year

2026-2027

Salary Grade

503

Unposting Date

Jun 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM