Caregiver (Part-Time) (51908)

WESTCARE INC•San Antonio, TX

11d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The caregiver will prepare children, infants to 5 years, for elementary school by developing lessons plans, supervising academic and emotional development, maintaining open communication with parent’s/guardians to help children’s transition into elementary school setting.

Requirements

Graduation with a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Child Development Associate Certification must be acquired within 1 year of employment.
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired within 90 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
Previous experience in childcare setting serving children ages birth through eight years of age is preferred
Bilingual, Spanish speaking, is preferred.
Competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities
Ability to relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience
Ability to be empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, and enthusiastic.
Ability to recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures
Ensures that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center
Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives required.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems required.
Ability to develop meaningful goals and objectives required.
Skill in group processes including goal setting, planning, and conflict mediation required.
High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work required;
Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth required.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified (Child Development Associate Certification).
Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified (Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification).
Previous experience in childcare setting serving children ages birth through eight years of age is preferred
Bilingual, Spanish speaking, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
Supervise children at all times, as specified under Texas Administrative code
Ensure each child’s safety and well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity as appropriate
Intervene when necessary to ensure each child’s safety
Ensure supervision of children considers the below regulations under Texas Administrative code
Fosters a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere
Prepare lesson plans and other materials for class activities.
Prepare classroom for daily class activities.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Interact with children in a positive manner
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying habits, interests, strengths, and any special needs, including any special supervision needs or care
Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director, suggesting ways to promote learning and development.
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, and parents or guardians.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Set appropriate behavior expectations based on the child’s current stage of development
Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child’s activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS as specified in the Texas Family Code
Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation