Daycare General Worker - Job #4622

School Board of Highlands County

Sun n Lake Elementary - Sebring, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID:

5918524

Application Deadline:

Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 2:06 AM (UTC)

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY POSITION TITLE

General Worker

ASSIGNMENT

Daycare General Worker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

If clerical duties are to be assigned, typing skills at 40 words per minute

Demonstrates skill in using materials, equipment and procedures associated with the performance of duties in the specific position

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Site Manager whenever necessary and fills in when Manager is absent

Plans and supervises indoor/outdoor activities for the children

Fills out accident/incident reports

Takes roll call

Notifies Site Manager about serious discipline problems

Notifies Site Manager when equipment or materials are needed

CPR and Red Cross Certification should be kept current

When necessary, may have to receive training to administer medication to children

Helps children with homework

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

None exist at this time

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE

N/A

NON-DISCRIMINATION

STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Modified 11/2005

APA Approved 7/28/2015

Board Approved 4/25/2017

Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

• All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact:

Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources

426 School Street

Sebring, FL 33870

863-471-5555

ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Requirements