Childcare Teacher

Rolling Plains Management Corporation; Quanah (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

25K life insurance policy

Matching 401(k) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking a Part Time Childcare Teacher at Turner's Child Development Center in Quanah, Texas. The position requires applicants to be at least 18, have a high school diploma, and preferably a CDA Credential.

Responsibilities include planning educational activities, maintaining a safe environment, and working with children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. The role offers the opportunity to enhance children's learning and is perfect for those with previous experience in childcare.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans and implement learning experiences.
• Conduct assessments for children in the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or its Equivalent

CDA Credential (Preferred)

Job description

Job Details.
Job Location: Quanah, TX 79252.
Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of a Part Time (25 Hours a Week) Childcare Teacher at Turner's Child Development Center in Quanah, Texas. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must be willing to complete all requirements of obtaining an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential. A minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks – 8 years is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in all classroom functions.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Responsible for planning and implementing a child development program for the day care classroom that conforms to developmentally appropriate practices and meets Minimum Standards.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinate and interact positively with parent or volunteer assigned to the classroom.
• Encourage the involvement of families in the classroom and in all activities of the child.
• Develop lesson plans and implement learning experiences.
• Conduct assessments for children in the program in accordance with established guidance.
• Maintain records on enrolled children and families in accordance with established minimum standards.
• Promote good eating habits by sitting and eating at the table with children during mealtime and conversing with children. Encourage good table manners.
• Recruit eligible children for the program. Help survey community for eligible children including children with disabilities.
• Prepare daily attendance records and other record keeping tasks as required by the program.
• Assume responsibility for equipment and materials used in the classroom. Safeguard furnishings and equipment. Lending equipment, property or facility is prohibited except upon written permission of the Program Director.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family, encourage their involvement in the program, and promote parent‑child bonding and nurturing parent‑child relationships.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive and comforting, and by establishing strong and caring relationships with them.
• Use all teaching resources effectively.
• Provide experiences to allow children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem‑solving, creativity, sense of self and group belonging.
• Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license.
• Ensure that children of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures are treated with respect and consideration.
• Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with established guidance.
• Plan and implement decorations and activities according to themes.
• Assure confidentiality of all children, families and co‑workers. Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding children enrolled and their family information, records and interaction with staff. No information will be released without the permission of the Program Director, Court Order or written permission from the parent.
• Assure child‑staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Regularly monitor children on the playground to assure safe and appropriate play. Monitor play areas to assure safety and cleanliness of the equipment. Assure that children are visible at all times and play safely and appropriately.
• Assure that no child is ever left alone, unattended or in a potentially dangerous situation.
• Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide First Aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood‑borne pathogens, and assess the need for emergency services.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State, or local law.
• Show up to work, on time, ready to work scheduled hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education requirements (any one of the following):
  • High School Diploma or its Equivalent
  • CDA Credential (Preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines required.
• Ability/knowledge of personal computer operations within a Windows software environment required.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Maintain physical condition and stamina, including sitting or standing for extended periods, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level.
• Lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture; occasional pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods.
• May require long periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional bending or squatting required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Drive, occasionally long distances.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center.
• Work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Light to normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
• Travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.

Rolling Plains Management Corporation offers an excellent benefit plan for employees, including fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance, dependent care FSA, 25K life insurance policy, telemedicine/tele‑counseling benefits, matching 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match, voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical care and accident insurance coverage. Additionally the company offers a generous leave policy with 14 paid holidays (including a floating holiday), accrued sick leave, vacation leave and longevity pay.

Sign on Bonus offered!

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.