Child Care Aide

Position: Child Care Aide (Full-Time)
The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart's Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

* Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;

* Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,

* Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Job Description:

* Assists in maintaining the TDFPS Minimum Standard and CCMS standards with director's guidance.

* Show an understanding of developmental levels of infants and children.

* Participates in training as determined by TDFPS Minimum Standards and CCMS standards.

* Attends and participates in center staff meetings.

* Uses positive guidance techniques that help children become increasingly responsible for their own behavior.

* Anticipates problems and plans to prevent their occurrence.

* Helps keep facility neat and orderly.

* Foresees and eliminates dangerous situations by constant supervision and appropriate instructions to the children.

* Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

* Proven ability to communicate, work effectively and cooperatively with children, parents and staff.

* Hold current certificates for standard First Aid and Adult, Child, and infant CPR or able to obtain upon selection.

* Able to participate in at least 20 hours per year of required training.

* These training may be held during evening and weekend hours.

* Must be flexible in work hours and be reliable and punctual with excellent attendance.

Experience:

Prefer minimum of 1 year experience working with infants/children in licensed center setting.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move childern or classroom items

Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

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.