Description of Position

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Under the supervision of the Master Teacher, implements a developmentally appropriate program for preschool age children in accordance with Center policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and stimulating educational environment, guiding and modeling behavior for children and college students, implementing lesson plans, record keeping, establishing effective relationships with parents, and promoting a positive classroom environment.

- Assists with assessments of children and supervision of college students
- Oversees and performs housekeeping duties as needed
- Meets regularly and works collaboratively with entire program staffMinimum Expectations & Requirements

- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (or ability to obtain within 12 months) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working with preschool children age 3 through age 5
- Ability to meet the unique developmental and learning needs of preschoolers in a nurturing and supportive manner
- Knowledge and experience developing hands-on activities, encouraging problem-solving, and promoting a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Experience establishing successful relationships with parents
- Knowledge of, and respect for, children's individual differences and learning styles
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties

Preferred Skills & Abilities

- Experience and/or education above the minimum required
- Ability to structure the environment, use learning materials and plan age-appropriate activities that promote learning in all domains, support children's natural inquisitiveness and foster confidence
- Experience working with Creative Curriculum
- Knowledge of learning styles, temperaments and brain research findings as they relate to child development and learning
- Computer knowledge and competence
- Work experience in a community college/higher education environment

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee has frequent required physical activities which include sitting (including sitting on the floor) and ability to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move children weighing 25-30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to supervise a room or playground full of children (which includes distance vision and scanning abilities).
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.