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@ktttribe.org.
Employment Application
Job Description
Position: Childcare Caregiver
Supervisor: Child Care Supervisor
Division: Tribal Education Administration
Department: Child Care Center
Responsibilities:
In general, a Childcare Caregiver will maintain safe and stimulating surroundings for young children under the KTTT Tribal Education Child Care Program, this program typically reports to the Child Care Center Supervisor, in the absence of the Child Care Center Manager the position will report to designated supervisor staff.
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:
- 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 Child Care Program and follow directives from superiors.
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
- Follow policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center.
- 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 Child Care Program.
- 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 Child Care Program.
- 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 room and equipment.
- Supervise the children at all times. Observe and monitor groups of children indoors and outdoors year-round, assuring their health and safety.
- Treat conversations and information with confidentiality regarding children, parents and other staff.
- Understand Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
- Understand growth and development of assigned age group.
- Use portfolio system as the primary means of gathering and organizing developmental data on child’s growth as applicable.
- Utilize time well and is organized.
- Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity of curriculum and high standard of quality in center for as applicable for designated service population.
- Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor or management.
Education/experience requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or high school equivalent diploma with 1 year of experience in Childcare or related field.
Or
Working towards a Child Development Associate (CDA) with experience in childcare or related field
Or
Some related early educational background/ or experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or another related field with 3 years of experience in Child Care or related field.
Native American preference is observed:
KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.
To apply for this job email your details to HR@ktttribe.org