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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, child development or related field
• Early Childhood experience of two years or more.
• Experience working with young children and families, particularly those living in poverty.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Ability to work in a chaotic, sometimes noisy environment.
• Strong people skills; excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements an individually and developmentally appropriate program of activities in line with partner requirements that meets the Center’s written educational philosophy and goals.
• Ensures compliance with both DHS Child Care Licensing standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children code of ethical conduct and accreditation standards.
• Develops and maintains a safe, healthy, independent learning environment.
• Practices positive discipline techniques that promote the development of self-discipline.
• Plans and implements parent activities in conjunction with administrative and classroom staff.
• Communicates regularly with parents concerning their child’s progress.
• Manages the classroom effectively; organizes, plans, keeps records, communicates, coordinates, and acts as a cooperative co-worker.
• Seeks out and takes advantage of professional development activities, completing a minimum of 18 hours of professional development per licensing year.
• Keeps director informed of problems/concerns/needs concerning children, parents, and general classroom operation.
• Contribute to the team effort by participating in staff meetings and functions.
• Other duties as assigned.