Child Development, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Educational Administration, Lesson Plans, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist in educating young children ages six weeks to five years utilizing current child development theories and practices. Helps establish a culture to support learning and sustain an environment which promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists in developing education curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
- Observes, maintains documentation through anecdotal records, assesses children's development, and assists in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
- Employs verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
- Works in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
Additional Job Functions:
- Maintains a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
- Inventories and identifies necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
- Assumes the duties of teacher as needed.
- Attends community functions, building a partnership with children and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned