Kid's Day Out Childcare Worker

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

12h

About The Position

The Kid's Day Out Childcare Worker is responsible for enabling each child to pursue his or her education as smoothly and completely as possible. The Kid's Day Out Childcare Worker is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans and meeting the duties of teaching as outlines in the policies of the program and Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s degree preferred
Current certification in CPR
Experience working with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children
Reliable transportation
Valid driver license
Valid vehicle insurance
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Able to work well with others in the program community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to work in standard school conditions
Required to lift or carry up to ten pounds and at times up to 25 pounds
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Required to walk, kneel, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as writing and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the program
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Maintains confidentiality regarding program matters
Supervise and assist in care of multiple children
Assist in providing activities and instruction for the children in the program
Set up childcare materials in assigned classrooms
Clean up and load material after activities are completed
Communicate professionally with program staff and parents
Perform other duties as assigned
Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct
Collaborates with program personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming