A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
Early Childhood training and/or experience Position Function/Purpose The Child Care Provider shall work under the supervision of a certified child care director and shall assist the director in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Essential Functions Follow the directions of the Supervisor Prepare and implement lesson plans Assume responsibility for the care and safety of children Follow child care licensing and Texas Rising Star requirements Prepare materials and displays as directed Completing 3 assessments a year and the development milestone checklist of the students in your class Have the end of the year Parent/Teacher conferences Actively engage with children and assist them in reaching their developmental milestones Work in a cooperative manner with other providers and children Assume responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed Provide orientation and assistance to substitutes Change diapers Assist with toileting children Assist with measuring formulas and feeding children Supervise children at rest and at play Assist in updating daily sheets on Brightwheel App Interact effectively with the public, staff, children, and parents Cleaning and sanitizing of toys, counters, tables, chairs, cribs, and all other items that a child may come in contact with All other duties as assigned by the supervisor Qualification Requirements Have visual acuity Have acute hearing Be able to lift at least 45 pounds Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills Excellent communication skills Be able to keep up with crawling and walking children Familiar with various office machines Continue Education For less than 2 years of experience you are required to have 24 hours of preservice training. 8 hours prior to entering a classroom in addition to the following: 30 hours of annual continuing education training CPR/First Aid every two years Pass a Background Check and FBI Fingerprinting Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Walking Standing Crawling Running and jumping Moderate to heavy lifting Bending Moderate carrying Use of eyes, hands, ears Regular attendance required Equipment used 1. Telephone 2. Computer, printer, and iPad 3. Copy Machine 4. Feeding utensils Work Environment The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Inside and outside Working with hands in finger paints, water, mud, sand, and other sensory experience Protracted or irregular hours Normal office environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager. Revised 11/01/2023 All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training .
