Child Caregiver

• Position Type:
  Employee Child Care Center/ Child Caregiver
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026

Pay Grade: 724 (Min $15.92 Hourly)

Work Days:187

• Responsible for providing care and instruction to the children at the Employee Child Care center

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Acquire and maintain current CPR and first aid certificates

** Per the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, employees must attend a pre-service training (24 training hours) within 90 days of hire for new employees in licensed centers who have less than 2 years' experience in regulated child care; the 24 hours MUST be completed before the employee may be counted in the child/caregiver ratio. Must be 18 years of age or older.**

• Knowledge of Texas child care guidelines and state licensing for child care facilities
• Ability to work flexible hours, be punctual and demonstrate a positive attitude
• Display good communication skills and ability to receive and follow directions
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preferred)
• Two to three years successful classroom experience in a licensed child care center
• Experience in child care related fields (preferred) Major
  
  Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Provide on-site leadership for the day-to-day activities of the children in the child care center
  • Implement curriculum and daily lesson plans based on assessment of each child's development and the goals of the employee child care center while adhering to state guidelines
  • Monitor and observe groups of children indoors and outdoors
  • Ensure that each child receives individual attention
  • Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined
  • Use developmental milestones as the primary means of gathering developmental data on child's growth
  • Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity of curriculum and high standard of quality in all classrooms in the center
  • Attend regular staff meetings with caregivers to discuss and plan for the children
  • Observe and report any hazardous conditions of the building, grounds or equipment to supervisors
  • Communicate regularly with parents on children's daily charts including at annual parent conferences
  • Maintain the care-giving standards established by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the standards set by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs
  • Perform emergency evacuation procedures, administer medication and attend to the hygienic needs of children with ease
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, parents and other staff
  • Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
  • Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
  • Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-site leadership to substitute staff and others who may participate / assist in assigned classrooms
  Working Conditions:
  
  Mental Demands:
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
  Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional prolonged and irregular hours, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds