Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Two years of early childhood education experience or ability to complete pre-service training within 60 days of employment as required by the State of Texas.
• Ability to take / complete required 24 hours of Pre-Service Training for Child Caregivers

Required Licenses and Certifications:  

•  Pediatric CPR, Pediatric First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment.
• 24 hours of Pre-Service Training for Child Caregivers

Physical Requirements:  

• Requires ability to lift/move light to moderately weighted objects. 
• This position requires the ability to safely lift and carry/hold children with proper lifting techniques for children of varying ages and sizes. 
• This position may have biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases as well as exposure to blood and bodily fluids.  

Employment Requirements: 

• Employee must meet personal qualifications as outlined in the TDHHS Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. A copy of the Minimum Standards is available in the administration office or online on the TDHHS website.. 
• Employee must have basic computer skills and ability to communicate via email. 
• Employee must have access to the internet and/or text messaging to be able to communicate with Eagles’ Nest staff, parents and caregivers outside of school hours. 

Other Requirements and Factors: 

• This position is confidentiality sensitive. 
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes 

Essential Duties and Tasks:  

50%: Classroom Duties:

• Assists with overall center operations in the absence of administrators. 
• Plans, prepares, and implements curriculum according to appropriate practices and established guidelines. 
• Supervises and develops programming of an assigned group of children. Oversees children in the classroom, as well as outdoors. 
• Lift children up to 25 lbs. 
• Change diapers, feed, and help with care of young children.  
• Develops appropriate and positive management plans and objectives to carry out the goals of the school. 
• Orients, trains, supervises, and works collaboratively with administration, teachers and aides. 
• Maintains a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment by changing play areas bi-monthly, cleaning toys and equipment based on class and licensing schedule, and checking for hazards daily. 
• Determines individual needs of children in class. 
• Prepares and maintains daily observational reports regarding significant individual and group behavior. 
• Maintains daily attendance records, classroom records, and other documentation including portfolios of children's work. 
• Develops training. Submits required documentation, such as lesson plans, daily reports and newsletters by due dates. 
• Develops and implements programming assuring the appropriate cognitive, effect, and psychomotor development of children. 
• Delegates classroom responsibilities. 
• Demonstrates best practices in a model early childhood learning environment.  

30%: Communication and Collaboration:  

• Attends staff orientation, staff meetings, and all family, center, and St. Anthony Catholic School functions. Serves as a representative on behalf of the school. 
• Resolves conflicts or difficulties with children or parents. Provides conference times with parents periodically or as requested. Establishes and maintains good communication with families through weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters, and parent/teacher conferences. 
• Provides accommodation for children as needed. 
• Establishes and maintains meaningful partnerships with children, families, colleagues, school faculty and staff, and the community. 
• Demonstrate flexibility in working with all staff as needed to maintain quality programming and helping as necessary. 
• Work with St. Anthony Catholic School staff and other church staff to ensure harmonious relationships. 

20%: Regulatory Compliance: 

• Adheres to all policies and procedures dictated by St. Anthony Catholic School and Eagles’ Nest and Texas Health and Human Services Minimum Standards for child care centers.
• Assists to ensure all federal, local, state, and/or program documentation is complete and accurate. 
• Ensures health and safety of children under care or supervision by establishing and facilitating compliance of classroom and school play rules. 
• Assist in performing and maintaining standards as required by the State of Texas Department of Health and Human Services and other governing bodies. 
• Complete 24 annual clock hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education as required by the State of Texas. 
• Follow departmental procedures in the classroom, workroom and office areas.