JOB
DEFINITION:
This individual is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program of activities for a group of children in an early care and education- lab school program. This person should be able to demonstrate leadership in the classroom and model best practices as related to facilitating the growth and development of children ages birth to five.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
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Receives general supervision from the Administrator, Child Development Center and the Child Development Technician.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
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Plan and execute an educational program of age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities for children enrolled;
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Produce and submit Classroom Activity Plans to Administration as appropriate for Program Curriculum;
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Identify each child’s individual capabilities and needs by observation and documentation, including short and long term goals written and maintained to represent current progress;
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Organize and take the lead in maintaining children’s individual portfolios as part of the CDC’s Authentic Assessment method;
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Create a developmentally appropriate learning environment;
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Assure the welfare, health, and safety of the children in the group;
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Maintain constant supervision of children;
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Take daily attendance and keep all required reports pertaining to group, including daily attendance, incident reports, field trip paperwork, and medication forms;
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Model best practices and daily routines consistently for classroom team members and other colleagues associated with the Program;
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Attend pre-service and in-service training as required;
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Attend staff meetings
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Keep the Administrator informed of any classroom problems;
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Conduct parent conferences at least twice yearly;
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Mentor Capstone students, supervise volunteers, accommodate other CFCC students, and model Developmentally Appropriate Practice (NAEYC) consistently;
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Provide feedback to Administration regarding college student’s performance; and
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Perform custodial duties as needed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis according to classroom cleaning lists.
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
