Child Care Assistant

Community Action Corporation of South Texas•SINTON, TX

About The Position

The Child Care Assistant supports meal preparation, dishwashing, meal documentation, nutrition services, and sanitation of indoor and outdoor facility areas in accordance with applicable regulations. The role also assists with child check-in and check-out, maintains records of services provided, and helps teachers with assigned duties. This is a part-time position totaling 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Computer, documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting experience.
Good verbal, problem-solving, and writing skills.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and acceptance by the Agency’s vehicle insurance carrier.
Pass the TDFPS background check.
Pass a pre-employment physical.
High school diploma or GED.
Annual certification and training in Health Certificate, First Aid, Adult and Infant/Toddler CPR, and Food Handlers Certification.
Attend 24 clock hours of professional development and staff training annually. Training includes active supervision, safety practices, improving child and family outcomes, handling suspected or known child abuse and neglect cases in compliance with applicable laws, and other training required by Head Start Performance Standards and Texas Child Care Regulation.
Meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including specified vision, hearing, and communication abilities; mobility and movement requirements; and the ability to move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a childcare setting.
Working toward or willing to work toward a CDA credential or an associate degree in Early Childhood Development.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize the kitchen, including floors, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, appliances, pots, pans, supplies, and utensils, as directed.
Maintain and follow sanitation, health, safety, and nutrition standards.
Record food and equipment temperatures in accordance with standards.
Maintain a weekly inventory of food and supplies and direct ordering requests to the Operations Manager.
Prepare food for classrooms upon meal delivery and assist teachers with setup and cleanup.
Help classroom teachers maintain a clean and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children, including dusting, sanitizing, managing trash, and performing other cleaning duties as needed.
Assist teachers with supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of children, including active supervision, maintaining child-to-staff ratios, and ensuring no child is left alone or unsupervised.
Clean, sanitize, and prepare the playground, including setting up toys and other items needed for outdoor play.
Assist with child check-in and check-out procedures.
Comply with the Program’s confidentiality policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.