University of Texas at Dallas

Posting Number W00147P

Position Title Temporary Non Benefits - Child Development

Functional Title 

Department Callier Ctr Communication

Salary Range $17.51

Pay Basis Hourly

Position Status Temporary

Location Dallas

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Posting Open Date 11/22/2024

Posting Close Date 08/31/2025

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date 

Job Summary 

This position supports the classroom teachers by carrying out a wide array of daily tasks associated with caring for young children (0-5) such as diapering, feeding, supervising, playing, cleaning, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience 

High school diploma or equivalent

Negative TB test

Cleared criminal background check

• Preferred Education and Experience
• Child Development/ Early Childhood coursework.
• Experience working with groups of children birth to five (5) years old in a volunteer or paid capacity.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClassroom Responsibility

• Supervise assigned children at all times.
• Assist assigned classroom teacher in carrying out their classroom and care giving responsibilities with groups of children between birth and 5 years old.
• Perform diaper changing/assistance in toileting, dressing, sleeping, and classroom routines.
• Assist with planning and implementing learning experiences based on child observations.
• Acknowledge children, families, and guests as they enter/leave the classroom.
• Disinfect and sanitize surfaces/environments/toys.
• Sit or hold (as age appropriate) children during meals and snacks, model appropriate manners and social protocols, and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Engage children in play and conversation.
• Extend children’s play.
• Interact with children modeling soft voice, positive attitude, patience, neatness, good manners, appropriate behavior, and enthusiasm.
• Become familiar with each child’s individualized program or behavior plan and assist teachers in appropriate disciplinary strategies as outlined in CCDP policies and procedures.
• Assist teachers in involving parents and all enrolled children in classroom and program activities.
• Support the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child.
• Collect supplies for children’s activities and classroom functions prior to needing them; return shared use materials to designated storage promptly.
• Maintain program spaces, classroom, and outside environments to ensure safe, healthy, and pleasing spaces.
• Protect all children at all times from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity; immediately report any such incident.

Compliance Responsibility

• Stay current on Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Work according to a schedule determined by the Program Manager; schedule and assignments may vary.
• Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively, and work independently.
• Attend all required training and meetings, special events, etc., as needed.
• Maintain all program procedures/policies/standards according to National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Child Care Licensing (CCL), Health Department, Fire Department, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Program Handbook, and any other funding or regulatory agency regulations.
• Maintain and support a system of written and verbal confidentiality for documents, classrooms, children, families, and colleagues.

Communication

• Immediately report knowledge of parent concerns/questions to team Specialist, Associate, Program Manager, Director, or closing supervisor.
• Provide daily verbal and written communication to parents as directed by full-time classroom staff.
• Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each colleague, volunteer, child, family, and visitor to continuously sustain a positive environment.
• Model professionalism for colleagues, such as working cooperatively and continuing one’s own professional development.
• Project enthusiasm for program goals, philosophy, relationships, and job responsibilities.
• Consistently arrive to work on time and maintain the assigned daily schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, designee, or Director.

Physical Demands and Working ConditionsPhysical/Mental Requirements:

Sit, stand, lift (up to 40 pounds), stoop, squat, climb, run, bend, push/pull, hold, reach, twist, turn, walk, stretch; get up/down from the floor and child sized furniture

Provide consistent visual/auditory/proximity supervision of children and environment

Move quickly

Multi-task

Handle demands of children, colleagues and parents

Be patient

Constant mental alertness and agility

Positive outlook

Emotional stability

Environmental Exposure:

Chemicals

Smells/bodily fluids

Illness/contagious disease

Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun

Noise

Crying

Messy supplies and busy classrooms

Florescent lighting

May Use:

Computer, iPod, iPad

Office/Classroom toys and supplies

Insect repellent

Lotion

Sunblock

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional InformationWork is conducted on site and in-person.

Monday – Friday availability at least three days from 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Preferred five days a week from 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Employees must complete a minimum of 24 professional development-training hours annually.

Vaccine Requirements:

Some positions within the University are subject to federal vaccination requirements. For example, all faculty, staff and students who are working in the Callier Clinics must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022 in accordance with the emergency federal vaccination requirements for health care facilities established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Interim Final Rule. See 86 Federal Register 61555 (effective Nov. 5, 2021).

Newly hired employees who are subject to federal vaccination requirements will be required to submit proof of vaccination (e.g., vaccination card, immunization records from health care provider) prior to their first date of employment.

UTD will consider exemptions for employees seeking a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement.

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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