Associate, Child & Family Development

St. Louis Community College • Forest Park, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Child and Family Development performs duties necessary to teach and care for infant through twelve-year-old children, provides support and constant communication with families, and serves as a model for college students, specifically in Child and Family Development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of related full-time experience
• Must clear Family Care Safety Registry and fingerprinting, complete Hepatitis A Immunization series
• Must 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 with 1 year of full-time or 2 years of part-time experience in a licensed childcare center

Responsibilities

• Operate a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom using a constructivist curriculum and environment based on licensing regulations and accreditation standards
• Supervise students, work study students, childcare attendants, therapists, and observers in the classroom in the absence of the Child and Family Development (CFD) Specialist
• Welcome and invite college students to be a part of the Child Development Laboratory Center (CDLC) community
• Model developmentally appropriate practice in the classroom and coach students during practicum time
• Observe and record development for individual children and support the CFD Specialist in creating individual goals and curriculum
• Maintain records for children's and classroom curriculum, and coordinate resources for children with special needs
• Develop and maintain rapport and trust with families, and attend developmental, transition, and exit conferences as needed
• Participate in educational parent meetings, CDLC Parent Advisory Council, STLCC, campus, and community events
• Additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED