Child Care Provider

Ector County Independent School District ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
Apr 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job Title:

Child Care Provider

Wage/Hour Status:
Non Exempt

Pay Grade: 4

Dept. /School: 811/Children’s Center

Days: 187

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $127.20 to $176.96 Per Day

Primary

Purpose:

Supervise and ensure the safety of children; essentially providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children while promoting their learning and growth.

Must be at least 18 years old, complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit, demonstrate physical stamina, and demonstrate oral communication skills.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited HS or GED Program

Special Knowledge

Skills:

• Knowledge of the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and creative needs of young children.
• Ability to relate positively to young children.
• Ability to work well with parents and understand their needs and requests.

Experience:

• Previous teaching experience in pre‑school or day care is helpful.

• Supervise children’s safety, nutrition, and activities.
• Be responsible for the appearance, arrangement and learning environment of the work area.
• Comply with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHS) Child Care Regulation:
  Minimum Standards for Child‑Care Centers and Texas Rising Star classroom requirements.
• Participate in the number of hours of training mandated by State Regulation and Texas Rising Star (TRS).
• Comply with meal service procedures set forth by Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and ECISD’s School Nutrition Dept.
• Follow and implement curriculum approved by Texas Rising Star and ECISD including creating and implementing lesson plans.
• Keep records of children for the following: daily classroom documentation log, daily attendance, daily activity log, daily diaper logs (if applicable), developmental growth trackers, child assessments, daily reports for parents.
• Participate in Parent‑teacher conferences.
• Participate in parent engagement events.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

• ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: 432‑456‑6971