JOB SUMMARY
Provides the children with protection and care; implements developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct developmentally appropriate activities based on set goals for infants and toddlers.
- Instructs children in a nurturing and supportive manner.
- Provides daily classroom activities using positive guidance techniques.
- Communicates with parents about child’s progress.
- Prepares classroom for each day’s activities
- Enforces safety rules and intervenes when children are likely to injure themselves or others.
- Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development.
- Promptly reports incident and illness to the Supervisor.
- Submits requisitions for needed supplies and materials.
- Maintains appropriate communication of information with Supervisor, co-workers, and parents by attending and participating in staff meetings, participating in parent meetings and conferences, and Agency meetings.
- Assists with curriculum and activity planning.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Responsible for administrative support and general office duties, including filing, making copies, managing incoming calls.
- Data entry in Apricot 360.
- Is knowledgeable about department and agency policies.
- Interacts with clients in a professional manner, ensuring that all information is kept confidential.
- Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
- Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
- High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.
- TSR, CDA or working towards a certification.
- One or more year of work experience in an office setting
- Experience working with infants
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal.
- Maintain minimum required training hours required by State of Texas and any other accreditation/licensing governing body.
- Computer literate and experience with MS Word and Excel Office products.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- TB test and other public health screenings or immunizations as indicated by program.
- Strong organizational and time management skills required.
- CPR/First Aid training as required by program
- This position is subject to a criminal background check
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)
Language requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish required.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, walking, talking, or listening
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and use of taste or smell.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person