Temporary Non Benefits- Child Development

University of Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas Callier Child Development Center is seeking a dedicated staff member to support classroom teachers. You will care for children from birth to five years old, assist with routines, supervise activities, and help create engaging learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, a negative TB test, and a cleared background check, with on-site work at the Dallas center.

Qualifications

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must follow Program Manager schedules and assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of documents, classrooms, and families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned children at all times.
• Assist teacher with caregiving duties for birth to five year olds.
• Perform diaper changes and toileting assistance as needed.
• Plan and implement learning experiences based on observations.
• Disinfect and sanitize surfaces and materials.

Skills

Supervision

Classroom support

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Negative TB test

Cleared criminal background check

Child Development/ Early Childhood coursework

Experience with birth to five years

Job description

Job Summary

This position supports the classroom teachers by carrying out daily tasks associated with caring for young children (0-5) such as diapering, feeding, supervising, playing, cleaning, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Negative TB test
• Cleared criminal background check

Preferred Education and Experience

• Child Development/ Early Childhood coursework.
• Experience working with groups of children birth to five (5) years old in a volunteer or paid capacity.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Responsibility

• Supervise assigned children at all times.
• Assist assigned classroom teacher in carrying out their classroom and caregiving responsibilities with groups of children between birth and 5 years old.
• Perform diaper changing/assistance in toileting, dressing, sleeping, and classroom routines. Assist with planning and implementing learning experiences based on child observations.
• Acknowledge children, families, and guests as they enter/leave the classroom.
• Disinfect and sanitize surfaces/environments/toys.
• Sit or hold (as age appropriate) children during meals and snacks, model appropriate manners and social protocols, and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Engage children in play and conversation.
• Extend children's play.
• Interact with children modeling soft voice, positive attitude, patience, neatness, good manners, appropriate behavior, and enthusiasm.
• Become familiar with each child's individualized program or behavior plan and assist teachers in appropriate disciplinary strategies as outlined in CCDP policies and procedures.
• Assist teachers in involving parents and all enrolled children in classroom and program activities.
• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child.
• Collect supplies for children's activities and classroom functions prior to needing them; return shared use materials to designated storage promptly.
• Maintain program spaces, classroom, and outside environments to ensure safe, healthy, and pleasing spaces.
• Protect all children at all times from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity; immediately report any such incident.

Compliance Responsibility

• Stay current on Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Work according to a schedule determined by the Program Manager; schedule and assignments may vary.
• Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively, and work independently.
• Attend all required training and meetings, special events, etc., as needed.
• Maintain all program procedures/policies/standards according to National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Child Care Licensing, Health Department, Fire Department, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Program Handbook, and any other funding or regulatory agency regulations.
• Maintain and support a system of written and verbal confidentiality for documents, classrooms, children, families, and colleagues.

Communication

• Immediately report knowledge of parent concerns/questions to team Specialist, Associate, Program Manager, Director, or closing supervisor.
• Provide daily verbal and written communication to parents as directed by full-time classroom staff.
• Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each colleague, volunteer, child, family, and visitor to continuously sustain a positive environment.
• Model professionalism for colleagues, such as working cooperatively and continuing one's own professional development.
• Project enthusiasm for program goals, philosophy, relationships, and job responsibilities. Consistently arrive to work on time and maintain the assigned daily schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, designee, or Director.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Sit, stand, lift (up to 40 pounds), stoop, squat, climb, run, bend, push/pull, hold, reach, twist, turn, walk, stretch; get up/down from the floor and child sized furniture
• Provide consistent visual/auditory/proximity supervision of children and environment
• Move quickly
• Multi-task
• Handle demands of children, colleagues and parents
• Be patient
• Constant mental alertness and agility
• Positive outlook
• Emotional stability

Environmental Exposure

• Chemicals
• Smells/bodily fluids
• Illness/contagious disease
• Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
• Noise
• Crying
• Messy supplies and busy classrooms
• Florescent lighting

May Use

• Computer, iPod, iPad
• Office/Classroom toys and supplies
• Insect repellent
• Lotion
• Sunblock

Additional Information

Must have a negative TB test.

Must have a Cleared Texas Child Care Licensing Background Check. A Provisional Background Check will not be accepted.

Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas - 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.