Aide-Daycare

Lake Dallas Independent School District; Lake Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Dallas Independent School District seeks an Aide-Daycare to support the childcare program. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring child safety, and maintaining a clean classroom while supporting teachers and staff.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and CPR/First Aid certification, with prior infant/childcare experience preferred. This is a full-time on-site position in Lake Dallas, TX with standard classroom duties and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/First Aid certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily activities for children
• Conduct age-appropriate activities including reading, crafts, and songs
• Observe and monitor children's play
• Maintain a neat, organized classroom and store materials
• Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas; assist with snacks
• Help teacher keep administrative records and reports
• Supervise children to ensure safety in classroom and during outings
• Assist children with feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing
• Note any special needs and progress observations

Skills

Read/Verbal communication

Positive group work

Follow instructions

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Aide-Daycare

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Lake Dallas Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5956275

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Job Title: Aide- Daycare Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Childcare Director Pay Grade: Clerical/Paraprofessional PG 01-192 days

Dept./School: Childcare

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

Must be certified in CPR/First Aid

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 (One year preferred)

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

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Other

• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc. Personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Employee: Date

Supervisor: Date

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.19 to $21.91 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 104 Swisher Road
• Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]