Child Care Aide (Full-Time)

Job Description: Assists in maintaining the TDFPS Minimum Standard and CCMS standards with director’s guidance.
Show an understanding of developmental levels of infants and children.
Participates in training as determined by TDFPS Minimum Standards and CCMS standards.
Attends and participates in center staff meetings.
Uses positive guidance techniques that help children become increasingly responsible for their own behavior.
Anticipates problems and plans to prevent their occurrence.
Helps keep facility neat and orderly.
Foresees and eliminates dangerous situations by constant supervision and appropriate instructions to the children.
Job Qualifications: Proven ability to communicate, work effectively and cooperatively with children, parents and staff.
Hold current certificates for standard First Aid and Adult, Child, and infant CPR or able to obtain upon selection.
Able to participate in at least 20 hours per year of required training.
These training may be held during evening and weekend hours.
Must be flexible in work hours and be reliable and punctual with excellent attendance.
Experience: Prefer minimum of 1 year experience working with infants/children in licensed center setting.