Childcare Teacher - FT

Electra Hospital District; Electra (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Hospital District seeks a childcare professional to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, ensuring individual needs are met and adherence to program standards.

The role includes supervising activities, preparing meals, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and staff to support each child’s development and well-being in a facility with a family-centered culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in a day care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of care and supervision of children 6 weeks and older.
• Current food handler’s card required, CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for safety and physical well-being of the children at all times.
• Attend to personal and physical needs of children with professionalism and respect.
• Organize activities to promote learning and exploration of interests.
• Prepare or assist in preparing meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain records of meals, attendance, and program compliance.
• Keep a clean, healthy childcare environment and comply with standards and policies.
• Communicate with parents professionally and keep them informed.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for providing a child-centered environment where children are cared for in a safe, caring and stimulating way that ensures individual needs are met. Responsible for general supervision and management of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, in compliance with the Child-Care Centers Minimum Standards. Includes preparation of meals and snacks for children, and general cleaning and sanitation of the facility.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Share the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times.Communicate and treat children in professional, honest, fair, and respectful manner at all times.Attend to personal and physical needs of children.Help children build self-confidence, cooperation skills, and understanding of their importance of their role in a group setting.Change diapers and assist children in maintaining good hygiene.Organize and conduct activities to promote learning and explore interests.Assist in record keeping of children’s attendance and financial obligations.Develop and encourage learning based on children’s age.Share responsibility to maintain a clean and healthy childcare environment through appropriate use of housekeeping supplies and equipment on a daily basis.Prepare or assist in preparing of meals and snacks for children.Assist in organizing mealtime and snack time schedules.Assist in maintain appropriate records of meals and snacks served as required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program.Comply with the Child Care Centers Minimum Standards as a guide in implementing, planning, and supervising programs for children in care according to the policies and philosophy of the facility.Comply with the Student Handbook and its programs as outlined.Report any violation of the Minimum Standards or Student Handbook to the Day Care Director.Maintain professional relationships with parents.Communicate and treat parents in professional, honest, fair, and respectful manner at all times.Notify parents when required as outlined in the Student Handbook.Ensure that parents are aware of and understand their financial responsibilities.Assure that parents are involved in the development of the child through open lines of communication about their child’s daily experiences.OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:Works well with other employees.Maintains confidentiality on a daily basis.Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.WHY EHD?PEOPLE FIRSTOur staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates ten businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.BENEFITS & COMPENSATIONIt takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.CULTURE & SUPPORTWe believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required.EXPERIENCE: One year experience working in a day care facility preferred.PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of care and supervision of children 6 weeks and older. Effective oral and written communication skills.LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Current food handler’s card required. Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, standing, and sitting. Some bending, stooping, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions and directions.