RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Uses the curriculum to provide weekly plans and objectives which meet individual as well as group needs.
• Maintains accurate individual records for each child and uses them to set goals for individual children.
• Establishes and achieves annual goals for classroom.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all children and their families.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities verbally and written as needed.
• Supervises and guides assistant teachers and volunteers and makes appropriate recommendations for performance appraisals.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings, and meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training each year.
• Conferences with parents effectively and appropriately.
• Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field and One year experience related to caring for infants and toddlers or
• Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or
• Infant Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or
• Other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period and Two years’ experience related to caring for children or
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to:
• Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or
• Infant Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or
• Other office recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period
   

• Minimum Education Level: CDA Credential
• Preferred Education Level: CDA Credential

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