An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:
1. Creates and delivers weekly lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities related to the following domains: cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional.
2. Assesses the physical, cognitive, social-emotional development of the children using guidelines provided by director of the child development center. Reports concerns regarding developmental milestones to the assistant director of the child development center to determine if referrals for special services are needed.
3. Maintains accurate, confidential, and current documentation of children’s progress, incidents, attendance, and health information.
4. Communicate regularly with families, staff, and management, regarding developmental milestones and areas for support, while establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with families through communication, conferences, and education activities. Conducts a minimum of two parent-teacher conferences per year.
5. Creates a nurturing, inclusive, and structed classroom environment that promotes learning through play and positive social interactions.
6. Supervises early childhood classroom assistants, interns, and/or volunteers, including coordinating their daily assignments and providing timely support and feedback.
7. Maintains health and safety standards in accordance with OCCL regulations and Center policies, including supervision ratios, sanitation practices, and emergency procedures. Maintains the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performs light housekeeping duties for the Center as needed.
8. Maintains written and electronic records daily regarding each child’s development, daily activities, injury reports, etc.as assigned by the director of the child development center. Ensures that incidents including behavior and accident reports are communicated on the same business day to Center management and families as appropriate.
9. Makes recommendations to the assistant director of the child development center for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and classroom materials.
10. Works collaboratively with the center director, assistant director, and teachers to support center-wide initiatives, curriculum planning, and quality improvement efforts.
11. Participates in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and program evaluation activities.
12. Monitors, facilitates, and reviews Early Childhood Education Methods and Practicum students with their laboratory experiences including student lesson plans.
13. Performs other related duties as required.
