Job Announcement

Please be advised that an opening exists in the following job classification, to be filled immediately. Job descriptions and standards of performance may be reviewed in the Human Resources office.

[POSITION:[ Daycare Trainer

[Working Dept.: Daycare [Hours: 2 Part-time; 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; varied; flexible [Salary: DOEEandQ [Position #s: TBD

**[General Description:

All child-care center employees, including persons not counted in the child/caregiver ratio, must: Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities; relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience; Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures; Ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center; and report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS as specified in the Texas Family Code. In addition to the responsibilities for employees specified in this division, caregivers must: Know and comply with the minimum standards for child-care centers; Know which children they are responsible for; Know each childs name and have information showing each childs age; Supervise children at all times; Ensure the children are not out of control; Be free from activities not directly involving the teaching, care, and supervision of children, such as: Administrative and clerical duties that take the caregiver's attention away from the children; Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care; and Janitorial duties; Interact with children in a positive manner; Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned but flexible program activities; Foster a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere; Show appreciation of childrens efforts and accomplishments; and ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each childs activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent.

**[Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age and have a High school diploma or G.E.D. Must have or obtain 24 clock hours of pre-service training, Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing, Pediatric CPR, 24 Clock hours of annual training as required by Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. Have a current record of a tuberculosis examination, showing the employee is free of contagious TB, if required by the Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority; and complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code. Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds. A valid Texas Drivers License with driving record to comply with CFLR is essential. If selected for this position, employee must give CFLR authorization to request copy of driving record as well as all required prescreens and background checks. Must be able to satisfactorily complete required staff development training. Applicant will also go through Childcare Licensing Pre-screening process prior to being hired.

The Center for Life Resources prefer applicants who are already living in or willing to move to the 7-county catchment area within 90 days of their hire date. Our catchment area includes the counties of Brown, Eastland, Coleman, Comanche, San Saba, Mills, and McCulluch.

Any employee desiring to transfer into this position must complete an In-House Employment Application and return it to the Human Resources Office. This position will remain open until filled.

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