IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BABY UNIVERSITY AIDE

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Baby University Aide

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local

REPORTS TO: Childcare Center Director

PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 30 (193 Days)

DEPARTMENT: Baby University Childcare Center

DATE REVISED: November 2025

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Primary Purpose

The IISD Employee Childcare (Baby University) Aide is responsible for supporting a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate childcare program designed to meet the needs of children of Irving ISD employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass a background check
• Must test negative for TB
• Acquire and maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid
• Must be proficient in English
• Two (2) years of experience working with children in a preschool or child care setting (preferred)
• Child Development Associates (CDA) or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood (preferred)
  
  

Education/Certification

Per the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS), new employees of a childcare center with less than 2 years' experience must:

• Obtain 24 hours of pre-service training
• Obtain 24 hours of annual training
• Have high school diploma, high school equivalent, or high school certificate of coursework completion as defined in Texas Education Code,
• 28.025(d)
• Acquire and maintain current pediatric CPR, First Aid
• Obtain and maintain a valid Texas Education Aide Certificate
  
  

All required Child-Care Licensing training will be provided by Irving ISD. However, if you are hired outside of the district’s regular hiring period, you’ll need to complete your CPR certification and TB test on your own before beginning employment.

Special Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Texas Department of Health and Human Services Child-Care Regulation minimum standards for child-care centers
• Knowledge of developmental milestones of young children
• Reports to work on time, is reliable for regular work and maintains good attendance
• Ability to work flexible hours and demonstrate a positive attitude
• Display good communication skills and ability to receive and follow directions
• Display strong organizational skills, effective time management, interpersonal skills, and enjoy being around children
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work well with others including children, parents, and co-workers
• Maintain confidentiality
  
  

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Care and supervision of a group of children at all times.
• Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children.
• Interact with children showing interest and respect.
• Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children.
• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly environment.
• Keep administration informed of any special needs or concerns of individual children.
• Greet and welcome parents and other approved visitors to the classroom.
• Demonstrate self-control and good judgment.
• Maintain an accurate knowledge base (Minimum Standards) and comply with state, district and school policies and regulations.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect to the appropriate administrator and law enforcement agencies according to guidelines in the Texas Family Code.
• Participate in professional development, training, meetings and special events as needed/required.
• Assist in the implementation of assigned curriculum.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean, well maintained, and present a safe environment at all times.
• Ensure all assigned children are supervised at all times.
• Provide and supervise opportunities for sleep and rest time as directed.
• Provide a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for children.
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned.
• Assumes other responsibilities in the absence of staff.
• Other duties as assigned; including but not limited to, changing diapers, covering classrooms, etc.
• Work in a cooperative manner with all staff members.
  
  

Clerical

• Assists with maintaining a developmental profile folder for individual classroom students.
• Assists with records of individual students.
• Assists with compiling, maintaining, and filing instructional materials.
• Possess basic computer skills in order to effectively use a variety of digital tools.
  
  

Working Conditions

Metal demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling may be required. May be required to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.