Child Care Provider

Child Care Provider Dripping Springs ISD DSISD Child Development Center - Dripping Springs, Texas This job is also posted in Dripping Springs ISD Job Details

Job ID:

5793573

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Child Care Provider

Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt Reports to: Child Care Director

Pay Grade:

Clerical/Technical 1 Dept./

School:

Child Care Center

Calendar:

187 Days

Date Revised:

10/02/2025 PRIMARY PURPOSE Responsible for managing, or assisting in the management of, an assigned classroom to ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Ability to interact positively with children, staff, and parents General knowledge of child development principles

Experience:

None required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Child Care Supervise children in the classroom and on the playground at all times, ensuring their health and safety. Lead or assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and structured learning activities. Maintain a developmentally appropriate environment for children. Ensure each child receives individual attention and provide positive guidance to promote self-discipline and appropriate behavior. Coordinate with coworkers to ensure smooth daily operations of the facility. Assist with food preparation as needed. Develop positive relationships and maintain open communication with each child and their parents or guardians. Safety and Sanitation Oversee activities of student workers, observers, substitutes, and volunteers as assigned. Maintain responsibility for the arrangement, cleanliness, and organization of the classroom. Follow established procedures to maintain high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety. Keep trash and diaper collection areas neat and sanitary. Correct unsafe conditions and report any conditions that cannot be immediately corrected. Maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene. Administer medication to children as directed and in accordance with district procedures. Perform emergency evacuation procedures during drills or actual events. Other Promote teamwork and positive interaction with fellow staff members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None; may provide occasional technical oversight of student workers or volunteers.

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tools/Equipment Used:

Cribs, changing tables, walkers, strollers, playground equipment, and standard classroom materials.

Posture:

Continual standing and walking; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling.

Motion:

Frequent lifting and carrying.

Lifting:

Must be able to lift and carry a child up to 40 pounds and safely lift infants to changing tables.

Environment:

Work in a child care setting with exposure to typical classroom noise levels; fast-paced, multitask environment.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; operate effectively in a multitask environment while ensuring child safety. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$15.46 to $21.35 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required