Ability to fill in during any staff absences to provide developmentally appropriate, pay-based, culturally responsive, and equity-oriented care for children ages 0-5years old, including but not limited to: supervise and interact daily with children both indoors and outdoors (for extended periods in varied weather conditions) by maintaining mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy throughout the day; repeatedly lift, reach (overhead, at and below shoulder level), squat, crouch, climb, sit, bend, stretch, twist, grasp/move small objects, push and pull, and engage in all other physical movements needed to fully participate in supervision and curriculum and care delivery activities, which take place while standing, sitting (including on floor or low chairs), and walking; stand for extended periods of time; ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies, which may include the necessity to take rapid physical actions to assist children and/or evacuate. Through mentoring, Practice-Based Coaching, reflective supervision, and in-person role modeling, support student employees in developing and applying National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies, helping them translate their work with children and families into transferable professional skills for future careers.