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About The Position

Requirements

• At least a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, with a plan to continue further education.
• At least 1 year of program experience.
• Foundations in Health and Safety Certificate, or willingness to complete the training within the first week of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood developmentally appropriate practices.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory environment.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Medical Administration Training (MAT) certifications, or willingness to complete them within the first year of employment.
• Physical and mental ability to provide routine daily care of children, supervise children by sight and sound, and react quickly to safety concerns in an emergency.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, staff, and supervisors.
• Flexibility to handle varied assignments, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team toward Generations’ mission and goals.
• Ongoing professional and educational development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programming for the assigned classroom.
• Monitor each child’s development and plan programming to maximize skill development.
• Provide competent supervision and daily care to all children in the assigned classroom.
• Use appropriate language and tone with children, promote self-esteem and self-help skills, and show warmth and affection.
• Promote daily information exchange with families about children’s activities and progress, and accommodate family instructions for daily care routines when able.
• Follow developmentally appropriate practices and maintain confidentiality when discussing matters related to children.
• Hold bi-annual parent-teacher conferences and be available for additional conferences as needed.
• Communicate with potential families during tours and provide information specific to the classroom.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative team approach and provide leadership to assistant teachers and other co-workers.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and yearly program evaluation.
• Participate in workshops and trainings, including the annual 30-hour training requirement, and pursue additional professional development as appropriate.
• Stay current with Generations policies, OCFS regulations, National Accreditation guidelines, and other pertinent requirements, including CACFP and Health Department regulations.
• Maintain daily, in-person communication with families, co-workers, and supervisors about the care and development of children.
• Document development, accidents, illnesses, medication administration, and other pertinent information in written correspondence.