POSITION:  Child Care Provider I

Department: Campus

Reports to: Principal, Child Care Director

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 1

No of Days: 192

Position Function/Purpose

The Child Care Provider shall work under the supervision of a certified child care director and shall assist the director in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

Major Responsibilities

1. Follow the directions of the Supervisor
2. Prepare and implement lesson plans
3. Assume responsibility for the care and safety of children
4. Follow child care licensing and Texas Rising Star requirements
5. Prepare materials and displays as directed
6. Work in a cooperative manner with other providers and children
7. Assume responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials
8. Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
9. Provide orientation and assistance to substitutes
10. Change diapers
11. Assist with toileting children
12. Assist with measuring formulas and feeding children
13. Supervise children at rest and at play
14. Assist in filing and record keeping on a computer
15. Interact effectively with public, staff, children and parents
16. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements

1. Have visual acuity
2. Have acute hearing 
3. Be able to lift at least 45 pounds
4. Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Be able to keep up with crawling and walking children
7. Familiar with various office machines

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Walking
2. Standing
3. Moderate to heavy lifting
4. Bending
5. Moderate carrying
6. Use of eyes, hands, ears
7. Regular attendance required

Equipment used

1. Telephone
2. Computer and printer
3. Copy Machine
4. Feeding utensils

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Inside and outside
2. Working with hands in water
3. Protracted or irregular hours
4. Normal office environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.