Childcare Caregiver

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR.

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Position: Childcare Caregiver

Supervisor: Childcare Supervisor

Division: Tribal Education Administration

Department: Child Care Center

In general, a Childcare Caregiver will maintain safe and stimulating surroundings for young children under the KTTT Tribal Education Daycare, this program typically reports to the Childcare Supervisor, in the absence of the Child Care Manager the position will report to designated supervisor staff.

• Arrange activities for children and provide them with a chance to explore, learn, and grow in a positive environment.
• Assist in other projects as assigned by the Lead Caregiver, Supervisor, or Program Director.
• Assist in the formation of a classroom setting conducive to learning and suitable to the physical, social, and emotional growth of students.
• Assist the Lead Caregiver in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
• Assist volunteers assigned to the same classroom.
• Be responsible for housekeeping tasks to maintain the order of the childcare.
• Come up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks to children and maintain a clean environment for the children.
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily greetings, verbal and written comments on children’s daily charts (infant and toddler rooms), and annual parent conferences.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, courteous, positive, and responsible, and serve as a role model for all district staff and students.
• Demonstrate good judgment when planning for children’s safety and health.
• Demonstrate insight into child and adult behavior.
• Ensure each child receives individual attention.
• Exhibit flexibility and a sense of humor.
• Follow all directives, practices, procedures, rules, regulations, and policies of Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas and Daycare and follow directives from superiors.
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures for the operation of the Daycare.
• Help children with toileting or diapering needs. May involve lifting children up to 40lbs.
• In the classroom work, under the guidance/supervision of the Lead Caregiver assist with curriculum and daily lesson plans that are suitable for the child’s age, stage and personal interest.
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate environment for the children at all times.
• Maintain cooperative and productive relationships with other center staff.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Maintain the standards set by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Daycare.
• Must adhere to minimum safety requirements of the program.
• Must comply with center policies, procedures, and practices.
• Must document all incident regarding child safety.
• Must report any concerns related to child abuse and neglect to appropriate authorities and supervisor.
• Observe and report any hazardous conditions of the building, grounds or equipment to supervisor.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities established by the program and provided by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Daycare.
• Present a good role model to children with language use, both verbal and written.
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined.
• Respond to and interact with children in their play environments and at the child’s eye level.
• Responsible for documenting incidents or health concerns using applicable forms and to the designated management person.
• Responsible for the well-being of the children under their care.
• Share the responsibility for the arrangement, cleaning and maintenance of the…