Full-Time Floater

St. Louis Community College•Forest Park, MO

About The Position

The Associate, Child and Family Development performs duties necessary to teach and care for children from infancy through age twelve, supports and communicates with families, and serves as a model for college students in Child and Family Development. The role assists with operating developmentally appropriate early childhood classrooms using a constructivist curriculum and environment, quality interactions, and programming based on licensing regulations and accreditation standards. The Associate may coordinate students, work-study students, childcare attendants, therapists, and observers when the Teacher is absent. The role models developmentally appropriate practice, coaches students during practicum, observes and records children’s development, supports individualized goals and classroom curriculum, and maintains children’s records and curriculum paperwork. The Associate also coordinates resources for children with special needs, builds relationships with families, supports family communications and meetings, and participates in center, college, campus, and community events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related full-time experience.
Clear the Family Care Safety Registry and fingerprinting.
Complete the Hepatitis A immunization series.
Maintain current CPR, pediatric first aid, and medication administration training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Early Childhood, Child and Family Development, or a related field.
One year of full-time or two years of part-time experience in a licensed childcare center.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom using a constructivist curriculum and environment, quality interactions, and programming based on licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
In the Teacher’s absence, coordinate students, work-study students, childcare attendants, therapists, and observers in the classroom.
Welcome college students into the CDLC community.
Model developmentally appropriate practice in the classroom.
Coach students and provide feedback during practicum time.
Observe and record individual children’s development; may work with the Childcare Teacher to create individual goals.
Use children’s goals to support the Childcare Teacher in creating the classroom’s constructivist curriculum and environment.
Maintain paperwork for children’s records and classroom curriculum.
Coordinate resources for children with special needs and work with the manager and Childcare Teachers to ensure children’s needs are met.
Develop and maintain rapport and trust with families; may attend developmental, transition, exit, or additional conferences.
Participate in educational parent meetings and support the Childcare Teacher with daily communication and bimonthly newsletters.
Participate in the CDLC Parent Advisory Council, STLCC, campus, and community events.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.