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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements and plans as directed, age-appropriate curriculum for academic enrichment periods.
- Setting up of supplies, educational materials, and program space for activity every day.
- Supervises groups of children during all enrichment activities, such as Outdoor Recreation, Art Projects, Computer Lab, etc.. promoting safe behavior.
- Enforces all center PPE requirements and ensures that all aspects of the center’s functions meet The Department of Public Health’s regulations.
- Sanitize and disinfect common use areas (desks and counters)
- Mediates conflicts between children, focusing on “accountable- talk.”
- Supervises children during free play to ensure a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment.
- Implements and supports Nutrition Program functions. (meal and snack times)
- Distributes and stores program equipment, laptops, iPad, food, and activity supplies.
- Participates in staff meetings, as directed.
- Attends Trainings, as directed.
- Prepares, plans and implements in-door activities as alternatives for rainy days.
- Responds to emergencies according to directives present on Program Emergency Plan.
- Prepares and submits Incident Reports on as needed basis.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Program Director
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 12-semester units of course work in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
- Minimum 3 years of documented teaching experience working in a child care setting with experience in lesson planning, and implementation
- Experience working with children and parents of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Experience with and knowledge of issues facing homeless families.
- Understands rationale and procedure for child abuse reporting as mandated by state law and the responsibility for action as a mandated reporter.
- CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Clear Physical Examination
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and clear understanding of Child Development and Education field, experience with class management, planning, and curriculum implementation.
- Understanding of the needs of the working, poor, and marginalized communities of color.
- Knowledgeable of social issues, such as poverty, violence, racism, that impact children and families.
- Understands emotional and social development including the emergence of identity and self-esteem.
- Ability to control and manage groups of children in structured and unstructured environments.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a program with limited resources.
- Ability to display healthy leadership skills.
- Ability to display organizational skills.
- Ability to be consistently punctual and responsible.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage demands.
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.