Job Description
Description Full-time / On-site position available now,
urgently hiring. The Child Development Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks an exceptional candidate to protect, provide care for, and positively engage with young children in our childcare center. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, patient, flexible, will follow rules and schedules, will have experience planning and implementing curriculum, will be calm, even- tempered, and have minimum of 1 year work experience at a licensed childcare center. This schedule for this position is 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
If you possess the above qualities and have a passion for caring for young children, along with previous experience in a licensed childcare center, we encourage you to apply!
Summary Of Essential Job Functions Supervise children in your care at ALL times-ensuring health and safety.
Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities while relating to them with courtesy, respect, patience, and acceptance.
Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean, and appealing, while permitting the child to learn and explore.
Maintain good communication with parents through the brightwheel daycare app and face-to-face encounters during drop-off and pick-up.
Perform tasks such as taking out the trash, washing dishes/bibs, performing minor cleaning, and preparation of snacks.
Assist with or perform activity planning, including crafts and sensory development exercises.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the Child Development Center, the Diocese of Austin, Health and Human Services (Licensing), and the Health Department to assure compliance for state certification and accreditation.
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
Ministerial Character The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – College Station, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Positions employed in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – College Station, Texas help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.
Requirements Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Able to work an 8-hour shift, 9am-6pm, Monday - Friday
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of required training each year (provided by center)
At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare facility
Clear FBI fingerprinting
Obtain CPR/First Aid Training
Complete Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) training
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,