Child Care Specialist - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Child Care Specialist to assist in daily classroom activities, supervise children, and support the Lead Childcare Specialist. The role requires working with a team to maintain safety and instructional routines in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities include supervising classroom and playground activities, assisting with lessons, and performing miscellaneous duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Standards Guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Acceptable experience with children.
• Teaching Experience in an Early Childhood Licensed Childcare Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily lessons and supervise classroom and playground activities.
• Support the Lead Childcare Specialist and manage classroom when lead is absent.
• Perform routine classroom maintenance and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Child Care Specialist

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional requirements from Texas Department of Regulatory Services and Protective Services.

Job Title:Child Care Specialist

Reports To:Lead Childcare Specialist, Assistant Childcare Manager and Childcare Manager

Classification:Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Wage/Hour Status:Non-exempt

Days:191

Salary:See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 201

Contract:None

Date Revised:11/15/2023

Primary Purpose:Perform as an assistant in the classroom and work as a team member with the Lead Childcare Specialist.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Standards Guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience

• Acceptable experience with children.
• Teaching Experience in an Early Childhood Licensed Childcare Center.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Assist in daily lessons with cooperation for the Lead Childcare Specialist.
• Assist in supervising of the classroom learning activities and playground activities of all children.
• Assume responsibility of the Lead Specialist when person is absent for classroom.

Student Management

• Interactive with children in a nurturing, positive manner at all times.
• Assist in supervising children's activities with special attention to each child's safety.

Other

• Perform classroom maintenance duties.
• Perform any additional task or related duties delegated during working hours by Lead Specialist, Assistant Manager or Childcare Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Equipment Used:Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.