Responsible for assisting children’s classroom teachers in the total care of the children.

High school diploma or GED- verification required within 30 days of employment
Must be at least 18 years of age
Computer knowledge including iPads
Good reading, writing, and oral communication skills and ability to communicate positively with coworkers, parents and children
Proficient in the English language
Must successfully pass a FBI fingerprint check and criminal history background check
Employee is required to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

College credit hours; related field preferred
Recent experience working in a licensed child care facility or early childhood program
Knowledge of Child Care Licensing (CCL) Minimum Standards
Knowledge of health and safety standards, appropriate classroom management and curriculum
Knowledge of ages and stages of development of children ages 2 years to 5 years of age
Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Know, implement, and adhere to the Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin Child Care Services criteria, Midland College Children’s Center policies, and Midland College policies
Dependability in attendance, adherence to all time policies, positive job attitude, cooperative with parents, children, and staff, flexibility, willingness to accept change, and keep up with the current trends in the field of early childhood development
Assist the teachers with daily routines
Assist in the implementation of children’s activities
Help with children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs
Assist with lunch and snack set up
Assist with diaper changes and potty training
Light daily cleaning of classroom environment, disinfecting, changing linens and doing light laundry
Assist with playground duties
Complete 30 clock hours of early childhood training annually to meet CCL guidelines, from start date
Employee may be required to participate in staff development activities such as Texas School Ready! Project or other training’s as requested
Other duties assigned by the teacher or principal

Must be in good physical health, energetic, nurturing, and patient
Must be able to lift children up to 40 pounds assist with potty training, walking, bending, standing, stooping, reaching, squatting down, stretching, sitting on the floor, rising up from low chairs or when sitting on the floor, and must be able to participate with children on the playground
Ethical behavior, security sensitive work, team oriented, cooperation with coworkers, secure work environment, confidentiality required

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application.

If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.