Job Description
Job Summary
- Assists Early Childhood Teacher in implementation of our Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum. Maintains and utilizes classroom materials and supplies to support programmatic goals. Maintains appropriate child/teacher ratios.
Responsibilities
- Works as a teammember, assisting Early Childhood Teacher in meeting the needs ofindividual children in all aspects . Supports Developmentally Appropriate Practice as defined by Day Care philosophy and NAEYC guidelines.
- Assists and supports in planning and implementation of classroom curriculum. This will include preparation and clean up of planned and unplanned activities and event/project planning. Assumes classroom leadership responsibilities in absence of Early Childhood Teacher.
- Adheres to philosophy, regulating policies and procedures as defined by MidHudson Regional Hospital Day Care Policies and Procedures Handbook, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Dutchess County Department of Health and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
- Actively provides nurturing, supportive care and guidance to children by addressing each childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development to meet their needs. Depending on age and ability, this may include, feeding, toileting, and diapering. Maintains CPR , First Aid and MAT Certification.
- Communicates in a manner which is professional, polite, and respectful withchildren, parents, administrators, co-workers, and visitors at all times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
- EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience in Early Childhood setting preferred.
EDUCATION - High school graduate or equivalent, 18 years of age or older required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Must be cleared through N.Y.S. Office of Children Family Services (OCFS) State Central Register and N.Y.S. Office of Children Family Services (OCFS) Criminal History Review.
Job Tags
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