Child Care Aide Provide childcare services as stated by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to enable teen parents to pursue and earn a high school diploma or GED.Education/Certification High School Diploma or GEDSpecial Knowledge/Skills Ability to work well with infants and young children Ability to work well with teenage parents and adults Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Minimum Experience One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Supervise infants and children at all times. Maintain a clean and safe learning environment. Demonstrate physical, emotional, and intellectual competencies necessary for self-control and good judgment when performing assigned responsibilities. Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures. Interact with children, showing affection, interest, respect, and fostering developmentally appropriate independence. Professional Growth and Development Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned. Maintain familiarity with the district's curriculum to better serve the needs of children and parents. Communication Articulate the district's mission and goals to the community and solicit community support. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard childcare equipment, including changing table, feeding chair, crib, swing Posture: Frequent sitting/standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance Environment: Work in child care setting; occasional exposure to contagious diseases Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption
