Child Care Floater/Janitor

Child Care Floater / Janitor

Location: Olney, Texas
Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)
Status: Full Tiime

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Childcare Floater/Janitor at the Olney County Preschool in Olney, Texas. This position entails mainly tasks that are technical and diverse in nature and requires that capacity of judgment and action to accomplish program goals. The normal work hours are 40 hours per week, mostly Monday - Friday, but may be varied by the Center Director to accommodate all hours the Center is open and other needs of the Center.

Classification Summary:

Responsible to the Center Director, the Child Care Teacher is responsible for the implementation of their respective program in meeting all required regulations for providing a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for both enrolled children and their families.

Also, as the Janitor, will assist in the maintenance of the programs' facilities and equipment. Will assist in any other task deemed necessary for the program's quality service. Responsible for the general state of cleanliness and orderliness of RPMC facilities. Will provide ongoing janitorial and maintenance duties.

Position Summary:

The Child Care Floater is committed to establishing a learning environment in which children, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another. To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community’s cultural differences and issues. All Child Care staff shall agree to abide by the program’s Standards of Conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation. Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Responsible to the Center Director, the Child Care Floater/Janitor is responsible for the implementation of their respective program in meeting all required regulations for providing a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for both enrolled children and their families. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Child Care Duties:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in all classroom functions.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Responsible for planning and implementing a child development program for the day care classroom that conforms to developmentally appropriate practices and meets Minimum Standards.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinate and interact positively with parent/volunteer assigned to classroom
• Encourage the involvement of families in the classroom and in all activities of the child.
• Develop lesson plans and implement learning experiences.
• Conduct assessments for children in the program in accordance with established guidance.
• Maintain records on enrolled children and families in accordance with established minimum standards.
• Promote good eating habits by sitting and eating at the table with children during mealtime and conversing with children. Encourage good table manners.
• Recruit eligible children for program. Helps survey community for eligible children including children with disabilities.
• Prepare daily attendance records and other record keeping tasks as required by the program.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment and materials used in classroom. Safeguard furnishings and equipment. Lending equipment, property or facility is prohibited except upon written permission of the Program Director.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.
• Maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family, encourage their involvement in the program, and promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive and comforting, and by establishing strong and caring relationships with them.
• Effectively use all teaching resources.
• Provide experiences to allow children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, creativity, sense of self and group belonging.
• Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license.
• Ensure that children of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures are treated with respect and consideration.
• Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with established guidance.
• Plan and implement decorations and activities according to themes.
• Assure confidentiality of all children, families and co-workers. Maintain confidentiality at all times in regard to children enrolled and their family information, records and interaction with staff. No information will be released without the permission of the Program Director, Court Order or written permission from the parent.
• Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with established guidance.
• Assure child-staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Regularly monitor children on playground to assure safe and appropriate play. Monitor play areas to assure safety and cleanliness of the equipment. Assure that children are visible at all times and play safely and appropriately.
• Assure that no child is ever left alone, unattended, or in a potentially dangerous situation.
• Monitor children on the playground. Assure that children are visible at all times and play safely and appropriately.
• Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide First Aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and assess the need for emergency services.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State, or local law.
• Show up to work, on time, ready to work scheduled hours.

Janitor Duties:

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties for facilities and grounds.
• Keep office, buildings, and grounds clean and orderly.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums floors.
• Make minor repairs.
• General upkeep of the equipment assigned to him/her.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies.
• General upkeep of the equipment assigned to him/her.
• Perform routine and minor maintenance tasks on assigned equipment
• Restrooms, sinks, counters, mirrors and surrounding areas cleaned and sanitized.
• Garbage emptied, garbage receptacles kept clean, and area around garbage can kept clean.
• Maintain floors, walls, doors, furnishings, and fixtures in a clean, safe, operatble and presentable and sanitary manner.
• Notify supervisor of any building needs or areas needing special repairs.

Benefits Package:

RPMC offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical premium contribution and employer paid dental, and vision insurance

• $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee

• Dependent care FSA (up to $5000 per year provided by employer)

• Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Matching 401K plan

• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays

• Longevity Pay

• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance

Additional Details:

• Sign on Bonus offered!

• Position remains open until filled.

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provider.