Job Title: Child Care Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Child Care Director

Primary Purpose:

Assist in implementing childcare programs and assuring that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents

Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective organizational and communication skills

Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience

Experience:

Some experience in an infant/childcare setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support
- Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children.




- Conduct age-appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
- Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
- Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens.
- Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management
- Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
- Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
- Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Observe and document developmental progress of children.

Safety
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📌 Child Care Worker (Alvarado)
🏢 Alvarado Independent School District
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