Location: Grapevine,TX, USA
Job Title: Assistant Caregiver Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Early Childhood Development Center Coordinator Pay Grade: IS206
Dept./School: Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) Date Revised: 6/2020
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversee all aspects of the childcare center food service kitchen in order to run an efficient operation. General knowledge of basic accounting and reporting procedures in order to prepare food order, maintain inventory and work within budget. Assist lead teachers in providing childcare for a group of children birth through age 4; assist in leading age-appropriate early childhood activities and providing quality care in a safe and healthy environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent
48+ hours of study in higher education preferred
Food management experience required
One year of experience in a licensed childcare setting or teaching field preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Responsible for the overall operation of the childcare center kitchen
Assist in classrooms for infants through pre-K children offering high quality care
Follow security and safety protocols to ensure the safety of children and staff
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
Create menus with attention to early childhood nutritional needs
Prepare and serve all meals
Order, receive and track inventory on a weekly basis
Maintain county, state and federal health department regulations
DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE
Assist in the management of the classroom in accordance with discipline guidelines and policies.
Ensure discipline is carried out per district policy and in accordance with licensing guidelines.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WORK ETHIC
Participate in staff development including but not limited to monthly staff meetings.
Complete annual training requirements set forth by Texas Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Stars.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Report to work on time.
Deal sensitively and fairly with children, parents and staff of all cultural backgrounds.
Maintain student and staff confidentiality
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Communicate effectively with children, parents and fellow staff members
Articulate the district's mission to the community as necessary.
Demonstrate awareness of the district/community needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires sitting, stooping, bending, walking, standing, and crawling.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Maintain emotional control when under stress.
Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands.
Mental concentration is necessary for handling frequent interruptions while performing tasks.
May also be exposed to contagious diseases from children.
Will be required to work occasional overtime.
SUPERVISORY DIMENSIONS: No supervisory responsibilities.