RESPONSIBILITIES
representative) :
- Follow lesson plans and provide coverage in the event of teacher absence.
- Supervise activities to ensure the safety of the children, other staff members and students.
- Ensure that the environment is neat, sanitary, attractive and conducive to learning.
- Observe and relate significant daily occurrences to caregivers either verbally or in writing.
- Assist with preparing, serving, and disposing of snacks and meals; supervise children when assisting with these tasks.
Eat meals with children to demonstrate good nutritional habits.
- Model appropriate behaviors for working with children.
- Report possible violations of state laws or other regulatory agencies to lead teacher, or director for follow up.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
A. Education / Experience Training :
Required
- At least an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
- At least two years’ work experience teaching young children in an educational childcare setting.
- Certification in first aid and communicable diseases, training in child abuse recognition and prevention, and infant-child CPR must be maintained throughout employment.
Preferred :
- An Ohio Pre-K Associate license.
- Additional coursework towards completion of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of early childhood education.
- Skills in working effectively with parents and children.
- Ability to learn and properly apply the following : departmental policies and procedures; state and federal laws relative to child-care facilities;
ability to model teaching methods and behaviors; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to participate in training for state and national program compliance.
C. Physical Activity Level :
Medium Significant walking, standing, squatting, and kneeling; lift 50 lbs. occasionally, 25 lbs. frequently; able to carry children, furniture and equipment and use child-sized tables and chairs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Available to work 7 : 15 6 : 00 p.m., Monday Friday, on an as needed basis to cover for teaching staff absences.
30+ days ago