Job Summary
This position will guide children to their fullest potential by meeting their needs through assisting the classroom teachers in the care and instruction of the students and the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
Essential Functions
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 Work collaboratively to implement developmentally appropriate classroom management curriculum planning and implementing of small group experiences interact and supervise children including potty training where necessary Collaborate to observe and record student progress through anecdotal records adopted assessments and planning for individual needs Use appropriate guidance techniques with children parents and staff Maintain uptodate childrens records release and emergency forms Light daily cleaning of classroom environment including disinfecting and light daily laundry Assist in implementing CCL health and safety standards including keeping the classroom clean and orderly for fire and health standards inspections Dependability in attendance and adherence to alltime policies Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Good physical health energetic nurturing and patient 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 in gross motor activities The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus Ethical behavior security sensitive work teamoriented cooperation with coworkers secure work environment confidentiality required
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED verification required within 30 days of employment Must be at least 18 years of age Good reading writing and oral communication skills and ability to communicate positively with coworkers parents and children Employees must complete a childcare background check
Preferred Qualifications
Recent experience working in a licensed childcare facility or early childhood program Knowledge of ages and stages of development for children 3 to 5 years of age Associates degree in Child Development and Early Childhood