Primary Purpose:
Assist the Lead Caregiver in providing child care with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator. Maintain a safe, enriching and inviting atmosphere.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
48+ hours of study in higher education, Associates degree or
higher, or Child Development Associate (CDA)
Two to three years experience in teaching or child care field
Experience working with children in a group setting preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with children
Effective communication skills required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
Be supportive of the goals and objectives of the ECDC operations and District
Organizational Climate
Facilitate and encourage effective communication with staff, community, media and the Board of Trustees
Deal sensitively and fairly with students, parents, citizens and all persons including those of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible
Ensure security measures are in place and utilized to maintain the safety of the children
Demonstrate support for the district’s policies, regulations, procedures and objectives
Keep the Assistant Coordinator of ECDC informed about the affairs of the classroom
Administration:
Assist in implementing the program’s daily activities
Monitor children at the center
Provide a fun, safe, and positive environment
Help to keep a clean and orderly program area and assure maintenance of equipment
Prepare all meals and snacks for the center if necessary
Maintains student and employee confidentiality
Prepare any accident/incident reports in the absence of the Lead Caregiver and forward to ECDC Assistant Coordinator
Adhere to a flexible schedule as provided by the ECDC Assistant Coordinator
Communicate effectively with management, staff members, children, and parents
Ensure security measures are in place and utilized to maintain the safety of the children within the center property
Provide problem solving and collaborative planning with the ECDC Assistant Coordinator and other team members
Help review child dare practices to ensure that policies are followed, and quality programs are evident.
Assist Lead Caregiver with the review and inventory of program equipment and supplies
Communicate positively with parents
Personnel Management:
Assist in management of classroom operations regarding guidance and discipline
Ensure discipline is carried out per policy and/or administrative regulations
Assist in decision making regarding student/parent/staff communication
Ensure all District safety procedures are adhered to
Creates and maintains professional relationships with parents, visitors and school staff
Administer first aid if necessary
In the absence of Lead Caregiver, manage daily classroom activities and work closely with EDCD Assistant Coordinator when setting up special activities
Show appropriate decorum and behavior by emphasizing acceptance of cultural and gender diversity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment
Responsible for educating, motivating and instilling a degree of care, quality, pride and responsiveness in the classroom environment
School/Organizational Improvements:
Keeps informed about customer opinion, initiate operation improvements, and makes recommendations to the Assistant Coordinator of ECDC
Student Management:
Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies
Maintain student confidentiality
Professional Growth and Development:
Develop professional skills and knowledge appropriate to the job assignment
Participate in staff development by attending staff meetings as assigned
School/Community Relations:
Articulate the district’s mission to the community as necessary and solicit its support in realizing the mission
Demonstrate awareness of the district/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), the ability to cope with emotional situations and stress
Maintain emotional control when under stress
Anticipate moderate stooping, bending, lifting in addition to pushing/pulling equipment during set-up and clean-up
Regular and consistent attendance
Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands and when interacting with employees, visitors, and the public
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |