Caring Corner    "Quality Care For Children"
32212 Decker Prairie Magnolia, TX 77355       Phone:281-356-5825      Fax:281-259-8159

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Childcare Teacher Job Description Education and/or Experience Requirements must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. high school students must have previous childcare experience. college degree and/or at least one year's experience in classroom environment is preferred. Mental and Physical Requirements Must be able to: make correct life and death decisions in an emergency situation without the assistance or advice of another staff person. correctly assess appropriateness of own actions as determined by standard early childhood development theories in relation to working with children. within reason, remember directions/instructions and follow them accurately. have patience, tolerance and understanding of the stages of a child's development. Must be able to do the following repeatedly: bend/lean over, squat, stretch, twist, reach, run stand for long periods of time sit on the floor, get up from the floor, get down on the floor, sit on knees lift/carry objects up to 35 pounds play with children, both indoor and outdoors vacuum floors, wipe/dust furniture catch a child if he/she runs away see and hear adequately so that a child can be supervised safely and appropriately model clear and correct grammar for children to imitate Partial Job Responsibilities: be familiar with and able to carry out a thematic literature based educational program prepare lesson plans and instructional materials prepare and post lesson plans on classroom bulletin board have a "team player" attitude on staff person per classroom is required to have CPR and First Aid training maintain professional rapport with parents, staff and children-be familiar with discipline philosophy of Caring Corner (natural consequences) conduct parent conferences as needed, keep director informed of any problem areas any verbal communication with parents concerning problems with their child should be discussed with the director beforehand. be responsible for all physical well being of the children including clean up of all "accidents". Do not send soiled clothing home without rinsing out first. supervise children indoor and outdoors NO PERSONAL PHONE CALLS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM DIRECTOR be familiar with dismissal procedure of children earn 15 training hours per school year maintain consistent attendance dress appropriately read DHS Minimum Standard for Child Care Centers smoking is prohibited on Caring Corner property may be required to submit to a random drug test