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.

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.