Caregiver

Job Details

Job Location

San Antonio - 227 Eross St - San Antonio, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$13.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Description

Position Summary :

The caregiver will prepare children, infants to 5 years, for elementary school by developing lessons plans, supervising academic and emotional development, maintaining open communication with parent's / guardians to help children's transition into elementary school setting.

Essential Job Functions :

Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.

Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.

Supervise children at all times, as specified under Texas Administrative code

Knowing which children are assigned to the Caregiver

Knowing how many children the Caregiver is responsible

Knowing each child's name and having information showing each child's age

Ensure each child's safety and well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity as appropriate

Intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety

Ensure supervision of children considers the below regulations under Texas Administrative code

• The child's chronological age;
• The child's current stage of development;
• The child's individual differences and abilities;
• The indoor and outdoor layout of the operation;

The circumstances, hazards, and risks surrounding the child; and

The child's physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.

Fosters a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere

Prepare lesson plans and other materials for class activities.

Prepare classroom for daily class activities.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Interact with children in a positive manner

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills

Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.

Monitors students' progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying habits, interests, strengths, and any special needs, including any special supervision needs or care

Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director, suggesting ways to promote learning and development.

Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, and parents or guardians.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Set appropriate behavior expectations based on the child's current stage of development

Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.

Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent

Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.

Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS as specified in the Texas Family Code

Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications / Licensures :

Child Development Associate Certification must be acquired within 1 year of employment. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.

Pediatric CPR / First Aid Certification must be acquired within 90 days of employment. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.

Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.

Education :

Graduation with a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies :

Previous experience in childcare setting serving children ages birth through eight years of age is preferred

Bilingual, Spanish speaking, is preferred.

Competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities

Ability to relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience

Ability to be empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, and enthusiastic.

Ability to recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures

Ensures that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center

Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.

Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.

Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.

Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives required.

Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems required.

Ability to develop meaningful goals and objectives required.

Skill in group processes including goal setting, planning, and conflict mediation required.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Interact with children in a positive manner

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills

Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.

Monitors students' progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying habits, interests, strengths, and any special needs, including any special supervision needs or care

Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director, suggesting ways to promote learning and development.

Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, and parents or guardians.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Set appropriate behavior expectations based on the child's current stage of development

Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.

Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent

Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.

Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS as specified in the Texas Family Code

Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth required.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Skill in teaching others how to do something

Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively

Ability to think creatively, developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Skill in Monitoring / Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

Understands that individuals withdistinct community backgroundshave different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services

Demonstrates respect for individuals with varied identities when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services.

Understanding of issues related toindividuals with varied identities in prevention, intervention and treatment.

Understands that individuals with varied identities define and perceive family and its importance differently

Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring child safety, preventing / avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment.

Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact, and manifestations of trauma.

Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services

Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma.

Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence.

Knowledge of WestCare Mission, Goals, and Values

Knowledge of Incident Reporting

Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality

Familiarity with WestCare services and programs

Requires talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Requires hearing : Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.

Requires seeing : Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee's essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.

The normal work routine may require exposure to human body fluids or tissues. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.