Primary Purpose:

Provide responsible supervision for young children while teaching developmentally appropriate skills to foster growth and independence through planned but flexible program activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED or enrolled in a High School public school work-study program.

Must be 18 years of age or 17 years of age and enrolled in a High School public school work-study program.

CDA and/or childcare training preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must assist in implementing activities to meet children's developmental needs; must help teach self-discipline and acceptable behavior; must support fellow caregivers in maintaining an organized, nurturing classroom; must regularly attend training classes to advance personal and professional skills; must be physically able to lift 30 pounds to table height; must become familiar with Texas Minimum Standards for Registered Child Care Centers.
 

Experience:

Students enrolled in public school work-study programs will be considered.
Previous experience working in a childcare center preferred.