JOB SUMMARY: 

To assist the Child Care Manager with the day-to-day operation of the UTMB Child Care Center acting as program manager in his/her absence. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: 

• Maintains the health, well-being and learning environment for the children in the child care center.
• Schedules Child Care Specialists and Assistants acting as a back up for teachers as needed.
• Maintains various records and reports pertaining to the health, learning and emotional development of each child.
• Maintains various records and reports pertaining to the child care center staff.
• Participates in meetings and makes recommendations regarding the purchase and utilization of equipment required to implement curriculum.
• Oversees purchasing of supplies and equipment required for daily operation of the Center.
• Consults with parents of children as needed.
• Monitors the maintenance of the Center's physical plant to assure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Participates on continued professional growth activities.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

High school or equivalent and 2 years related experience required.  Diploma in Early Childhood Education or CDA and Texas Day Care Director's License or capable of obtaining one.

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard child care / educational, and/or office equipment. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard child care environment. 

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY