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Job Posting ID
3550146
Creation Date
Feb 05, 2018
Employer Posting No
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Closing Date
Apr 25, 2018
Job Site Address
ABILENE, Texas 79601
Employer Type
Private Sector
Openings
10
Job Description
This position provides planned, organized and developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth and development for children from birth through school age within the philosophy of the Day Nursery of Abilene, Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Texas Rising Star Provider criteria.
Qualifications: (Education & Experience)
At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED
Two years previous experience in a regulated child care center or 24 clock hours of training or 24 hours of pre-service training for child care; 8 of which must be prior to being responsible for a group of children. The remaining 16 hours must be completed within the first 90 days of employment
Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks after onboarding
Current competency in infant/child CPR and First Aid with rescue breathing.
Must pass a drug test, criminal history check, and pass an FBI fingerprint check
(no convictions for any felony offenses, misdemeanor offenses classified against person or family, public indecency, or the Texas Controlled Substance Act)
No convictions for any felony or misdemeanor offenses classified as being against persons or family, as public indecency, or being under the Texas Controlled Substance Act.
Physical Demands: Physically able to meet all essential job functions listed above which requires meeting the following physical demands:
Stand and walk Sit ( in chairs and on floor)
Normal or corrected hearing and vision
Bend and squat
Lift and carry 5-50 pounds
Perform CPR and rescue breathing
JOB FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Maintain good interpersonal relations and provide quality customer care and service
Demonstrate respectful and positive interactions with all parents/guardians, co-workers and managers as show by no legitimate customer and/or coworker complaints.
Exhibits positive and nurturing relationships and interactions with children at all times.
Demonstrates appropriate responsiveness to customer needs and encourage parent involvement.
Maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate appropriate and positive discipline techniques.
Comply with operating requirements of the Day Nursery of Abilene
Adhere to all DNA personnel and other related policies, procedures, regulatory and quality child care rating standards.
Report to work on time, assure attendance and observe break and lunch periods appropriately.
Utilize leave responsibly in accordance with established procedures.
Display workplace behavior that maintains a functional and productive environment.
Model professionalism by appropriate dress and language.
Work within a teamwork concept to promote the mission and goals of the Day Nursery.
Measurable position outcomes
Coordinate and immediately communicate significant information related to the children in care to relief and supervisory staff for quality service delivery.
Communicate with parents on a daily basis (activities and accomplishments of each child) and be tactful when having to communicate negative information.
Maintain appropriate safe and quality learning environment
Submit, follow and implement weekly lesson plans to Day Nursery director, according to Day Nursery curriculum and the required daily schedule.
Actively supervise (through engagement and positive interactions) assigned children at all times, engaging in appropriate adult to child interactions.
Maintains Developmental Checklist on each child enrolled in the classroom and communicate each childs progress as appropriate.
Assure fiscal responsibility and management of resources of time, supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties related to the Day Nursery as assigned by the supervisor.
Must apply in person and complete application in our office. Bring a copy of your HS Diploma or GED.
Serious Inquires Only Apply!!
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Child Care: 2 years
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Supervisory Experience Required
No
Additional Pay Details
Pay is dependent on experience.
Shift
Rotating
Duration
Regular
Workweek
Full Time
Veterans Only
No
Federal Contractor
No
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No
Is this job related to Hurricane Harvey Clean-up/Restoration?
No
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Job Title
Early Childhood Professional
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State Agency Name
DAY NURSERY OF ABILENE - ADMIN OFFICE
Job Closing Date
Apr 25, 2018
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No
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