Daycare General Worker - Job #4658

School Board of Highlands County; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

School Board of Highlands County in Lake Placid, FL seeks a Daycare General Worker for Lake Country Elementary. The role involves assisting the Site Manager, planning activities for children, and maintaining safety procedures.

Prior CPR/Red Cross certification and ability to support students with homework are expected. The position requires a high school diploma, criminal history clearance, and the ability to lift and move items as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening.
• Typing skills at 40 words per minute (if clerical duties are assigned).
• Demonstrates skill in using materials, equipment and procedures related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Site Manager and fills in when the Manager is absent.
• Plans and supervises indoor/outdoor activities for the children.
• Fills out accident/incident reports; takes roll call.
• Notifies Site Manager about serious discipline problems or when equipment/materials are needed.
• Maintain CPR and Red Cross Certification; may receive training to administer medication to children.
• Helps children with homework.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Materials handling

Job description

Daycare General Worker - Job #4658

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973201

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: General Worker

ASSIGNMENT: Daycare General Worker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• If clerical duties are to be assigned, typing skills at 40 words per minute
• Demonstrates skill in using materials, equipment and procedures associated with the performance of duties in the specific position

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Site Manager whenever necessary and fills in when Manager is absent
• Plans and supervises indoor/outdoor activities for the children
• Fills out accident/incident reports
• Takes roll call
• Notifies Site Manager about serious discipline problems
• Notifies Site Manager when equipment or materials are needed
• CPR and Red Cross Certification should be kept current
• When necessary, may have to receive training to administer medication to children
• Helps children with homework

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

None exist at this time

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

N/A

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Modified 11/2005
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:

Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[e-mail]

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Carla Ball
• 426 School Street
• Sebring, Florida 33870
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]