Ascension's Vision: Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Benefits:
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Health, Vision, Dental
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Company Matching 403(b)
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PTO
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Short Term and Long Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Employee Assistant Program
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Virtual Spiritual Care
Job Summary:
Organizes and leads activities, provides protection, care and educational development of children 0-12 years entrusted to his/her care as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Childcare Licensing. Reports to the Lead Teacher of the class assigned and to the Center Director and/or office coordinator.
Responsibilities:
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Understands and manifests the philosophy and mission of ADSSA.
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Assists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate.
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Assists children by working with them individually or in groups.
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Contributes to the maintenance, lesson planning and organization of the classroom.
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Interacts with the children in a nurturing and supportive manner.
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Facilitates children’s learning by assisting the Lead Teacher with providing a rich learning environment.
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Structure activities that foster children’s growth and independence.
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Learn and reinforce the behavior management techniques outlined by the Lead Teacher.
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Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings.
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Assists children with personal hygiene needs.
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Assists the Lead Teacher in all meals served throughout the day.
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Act as lead teacher when lead teacher is out.
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Prepares materials and sets up learning centers with her team.
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Help with the documentation of children’s learning for the classroom and children’s portfolios.
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Model appropriate and respectful behaviors toward children, families, co-workers and members of the community at all times.
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Keeps abreast with organization and community projects that advocate for children.
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Must be familiar with TDFPS Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Start Provider Criteria and NAEYC Accreditation Standards and meet all criteria
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Bus pick-up as needed.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Completes all daily Documentation: CACFP, Sign in/out, Health check etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or equivalency.
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Child Development Associates (CDA)certification within 1 year of hire.
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Meets and maintains minimum required training hours for licensing requirements by ADSSA, State of Texas DFPS, Texas Rising Star Provider criteria and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
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CPR Certification and First Aid Training are required for licensing by the State of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver License.
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Bilingual Spanish, preferred.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Competencies:
Customer Focus, Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively, Values Differences, Demonstrates Self Awareness, Instills Trust.
Populations Served
Children and Families in the Early Childhood Programs.
