Caregiver (52483)

Graduation with a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and

Competencies: Previous experience in childcare setting serving children ages birth through eight years of age is preferred Bilingual, Spanish speaking, is preferred. Competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities Ability to relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience Ability to be empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, and enthusiastic. Ability to recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures Ensures that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices. Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children. Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way. Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives required. Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems required. Ability to develop meaningful goals and objectives required. Skill in group processes including goal setting, planning, and conflict mediation required. High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work required; Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Interact with children in a positive manner Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school. Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying habits, interests, strengths, and any special needs, including any special supervision needs or care Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director, suggesting ways to promote learning and development. Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, and parents or guardians. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Set appropriate behavior expectations based on the child’s current stage of development Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents. Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child’s activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS as specified in the Texas Family Code Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Performs other duties as assigned. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth required. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to work well in a team environment. Skill in teaching others how to do something Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively Ability to think creatively, developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Skill in Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality. Understands that individuals with distinct community backgrounds have different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services Demonstrates respect for individuals with varied identities when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services. Understanding of issues related to individuals with varied identities in prevention, intervention and treatment. Understands that individuals with varied identities define and perceive family and its importance differently Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring child safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment. Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact, and manifestations of trauma. Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma. Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence. Knowledge of WestCare Mission, Goals, and Values Knowledge of Incident Reporting Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality