Education Requirements: A minimum of 12 semester credits or equivalent CEU’s in Child Development. An Associates degree in Child Development or CDA is preferred. A bachelor or associate degree in a related field will be considered, providing the employee has a minimum of 12 semester hours in Child Development. **Completion of child care certifications and experience in the child care related areas preferred. ***Current CPR/First Aid certification must be on file before employment. ***
Responsibilities:
- Shall be present in the classroom for at least 6 hours per day.
- Be of responsible character and suitable to meet the needs of children.
- To plan and implement activities that enhances and encourages the development of the child’s individual interests and talents.
- Evaluate the classroom program and child assessments.
- Be a positive role model in actions and appearance for the children and fellow staff.
- Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and adherence to center rules.
- Maintain a portfolio on each child and write weekly individual notes about each child.
- Communicate all problems or concerns to the child care director.
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
- Maintain parent information and teacher information boards.
- Train and orient new employees to your room.
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance, medication, accident, and incident reports.
- Adhere to child discipline policy and train assistants/subs so that discipline is consistent.
- Receive 12 hours of training, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the childcare licensing book. MUST PROVIDE CC DIRECTOR WITH PROOF OF TRAINING, WHICH WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOG BOOK.
