p>The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include: • Child Development Associate (CDA) or the equivalent with two (2) years of proven work experience in the child care industry; • Proven work experience documenting an in-depth knowledge of Early Childhood Teacher Techniques and Positive Classroom Management Techniques; • Sound judgment; • Excellent problem-solving abilities; • Ability to handle individual members of the public well in difficult situations; • Excellent decision-making skills; • Applies "safety first" principle to work with children; • Dynamic self-starter capable of communicating professionally in listening, verbal, writing, and metacommunication; • Ability to work well as a team member with students, faculty, parents, and the Child Development Center Director; • Ability to implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum in a classroom setting; • Knowledge and experience working with young children; • Knowledge of safety issues with children between the ages of three (3) months through four (4) years; • Knowledge of child illnesses; • Skills in patience, time management, remaining calm under pressure, and ability to be flexible within classroom routines.
The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Daily assistance in classroom and playground activities with infants, toddlers, and preschool children; • Ensure children are properly checked out of the CDC daily as well as properly close the facility; • Consider and provide for the needs of the individual in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical challenges, and individual style and pace of learning; • Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child; • Follow all industry-practiced safety policies and procedures with infants and toddlers; • Maintain a physical environment conducive to children's growth and promote optimal program functioning; • Work as a team with the lead-teacher or classroom specialist, implement assigned portion of the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for the assigned classroom of young children.