Assists teacher in providing the developmental and care needs of children while helping to maintain a quality program at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Child Development Center. Helps to maintain a clean and safe environment. Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Uses curriculum items and methodology developed by the teacher with individuals and groupsDiscusses the program and its relation to each child’s needs with the lead teacherAssists teacher with curriculum planning and gathering of materials needed to implement daily learning activitiesFollows teacher’s lead during class timeAccurately follows established center procedures and routines (diaper changing, emergency procedures, schedules, etc.) without immediate supervisionInteracts positively with children and provides and appropriate role modelParticipates in parent involvement program including writing for the center’s newsletter, regularly scheduled parent-teacher conferences, and parent meetingsMaintains a clean, safe and health learning environmentOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High School or equivalent requiredProof of course completion in NC Credentials EDU119 Early Childhood Development with six (6) additional hours in Early Childhood Development from an accredited school requiredOut of state coursework must be reviewed by the NC Division of Childhood DevelopmentHeartsaver First Aid CPR AED from the American Heart Association (AHA) requiredInfant Toddler Safe Sleep (ITS-SIDS) certification requiredWork
2 years of responsible classroom experience in a professional childcare setting and or elementary school preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageKnowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social characteristics of children ages birth to five yearsAbility to read, write and communicate effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively and visually observe children in the classroomPhysical
Work involves a variety of activities to include walking, standing, and lifting of children and various objectsRequired Licenses and CertificationsCPR AED - American Heart Association, ITS-SIDS - NC Health and Human ServicesCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity