Child Care Worker

Prince of Peace • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Worker position is a part-time, non-exempt/hourly role that reports to the Kid's Day Out Coordinator. The primary responsibility is to supervise children at all times, ensuring a secure and safe environment for play and learning. This role involves creating and implementing lesson plans, completing classroom reports, and preparing daily reports for each child. The Child Care Worker will also supervise and train assistants, provide positive feedback to parents, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals. Adherence to DFPS proceedings and regulations, changing diapers/toilet training, and complying with school presentation requirements are essential. The position requires attending ongoing training to stay updated on education and regulations, participating in dismissal procedures, and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school. The role involves acting as a witness to Gospel values, supporting school and Archdiocese policies, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating professionalism. A stimulating and varied schedule of activities appropriate for students in a well-ordered environment is expected, along with positive interaction with parents. The Child Care Worker must attend required in-services and perform other duties as assigned by the Director. Maintaining medical and emergency records, ensuring a first aid kit is on hand, and ensuring at least one staff member is CPR/First Aid trained during operating hours are crucial. Key functions include maintaining accurate records, collaborating with peers, and working effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. The ability to follow directions, handle multiple tasks, possess proficient technology skills, and adapt to a fast-paced environment with a focus on children's needs is also important.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• One (1) year of experience in a childcare setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a team player
• Have reliable transportation
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening

Nice To Haves

• CDA credential preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification (can be obtained during job training)

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times, maintaining a secure, safe environment for children to play and learn in.
• Supervise and train assistants in your room on policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Create and implement lesson plans.
• Complete necessary classroom reports.
• Prepare daily reports for each child in your classroom.
• Attend staff meetings outside of work hours.
• Provide positive feedback to parents.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Adhere to proceedings and regulations with the DFPS.
• Change diapers/ toilet train children where necessary.
• Always comply with the presentation requirements set by the school.
• Attend ongoing training to keep education and regulations up to date.
• Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult (i.e., an authorized adult)
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintaining a stimulating and varied schedule of activities appropriate for the students in a well-ordered environment
• Positive interaction with parents
• Attend Archdiocesan, on campus and other in-services as required
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director
• Have copy of medical and emergency records and first aid kit on hand daily
• Ensure that during the hours of operation there is at least one staff member trained in CPR/First Aid
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting
• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks
• Possesses proficient technology skills
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in a school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard school conditions
• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement
• Be an educator
• Be able to adapt to continuously changing, fast-paced environment and make the children’s needs the primary focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED