Child Caregiver Aide

Child Caregiver Aide — Plano ISD
• Plano, TX, United States

Employee Child Care Center/Child Caregiver Aide

12/4/2025

Employee Child Care Center I

Until Filled

213 (Min $15.23 Hourly)

187

• Responsible for assuring each child is well cared for and safe at the PISD Employee Child Care Center

• 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

• Experience in child care-related fields (preferred)

• Assist the Lead Caregiver in planning and carrying out classroom activities
• Assist with curriculum and daily lesson plans that are suitable for the child's age, stage, and personal interest
• Assist in supervising substitutes assigned to the same classroom
• 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
• Understand developmentally appropriate practices as well as growth and development of assigned age group
• Use developmental milestones as the primary means of gathering developmental data on child's growth
• Share the responsibility for the arrangement and maintenance of the room and equipment
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks related to certain activities of the program (i.e., meals, art activities, etc.)
• 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

• None

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

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