Child Care Worker- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA: Non-exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Principal

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Supervise children at all times, maintaining a secure, safe environment for children to play and learn in. 
•  Supervise and train assistants in your room on policies, procedures, and regulations. 
•  Create and implement lesson plans. 
•  Complete necessary classroom reports. 
•  Prepare daily reports for each child in your classroom. 
•  Attend staff meetings outside of work hours. 
•  Provide positive feedback to parents. 
•  Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
•  Adhere to proceedings and regulations with the DFPS. 
•  Change diapers/ toilet train children where necessary. 
•  Always comply with the presentation requirements set by the school. 
•  Attend ongoing training to keep education and regulations up to date. 
•  Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of after care, ensuring that each child leaves with the appropriate adult (i.e., an authorized adult)
•  Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
•  Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
•  Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
•  Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
•  Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
•  Maintaining a stimulating and varied schedule of activities appropriate for the students in a well-ordered environment
•  Positive interaction with parents
•  Attend Archdiocesan, on campus and other in-services as required
•  Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director
•  Have copy of medical and emergency records and first aid kit on hand daily
•  Ensure that during the hours of operation there is at least one staff member trained in CPR/First Aid

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
•  Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
•  Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting
•  Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks
•  Possesses proficient technology skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•  Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
•  Able to work well with others in a school community
•  Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
•  Skill in job appropriate technology
•  Skill in critical thinking and planning
•  Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
•  Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•  Required to work some nights and weekends
•  Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
•  Required to work in standard school conditions

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•  Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
•  Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
•  Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
•  Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
•  Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement
•  Be an educator
•  Be able to adapt to continuously changing, fast-paced environment and make the children’s needs the primary focus. 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director.

Position Requirements: 

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDA credential preferred

Experience 

• At least 18 years old 
• One (1) year of experience in a childcare setting 

Other Requirements 

• Meet state’s education criteria 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Be a team player 
• Have reliable transportation
• CPR and First Aid certification (can be obtained during job training)
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer