Position Reports To: Director of Early Learning Center
JOB SUMMARY:
Must support the mission of the Adelphi University Alice Brown Early Learning Center, promote family activities and participation, and develop and maintain authentic, meaningful relationships with the children.
Learn and display knowledge of the theories of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support.
Learn, understand and demonstrate knowledge of the underlying philosophies of constructivist educational practices.
Promote and support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development.
Understand, lead and model professionalism, teamwork and a collaborative spirit within the classroom teaching team, the center and the greater Adelphi University community.
Develop and maintain supportive, professional relationships with children and their families to enhance parent education, communication, involvement and advocacy.
Assist in developing and expanding curriculum based on children's interests and needs in conjunction with developmentally appropriate best practices.
Foster creativity, competence, and curiosity in children. Help children to develop problem-solving skills around events which are a normal part of the everyday life at the center and at home.
Help organize and maintain a safe, healthy and non-punitive learning environment, in accordance with the Center's philosophy and curriculum.
Model and promote optimal health and safety practices, including good nutrition practices. Assist children in activities of daily living, including diapering/toileting, feeding, meal service, washing etc, as necessary.
Select and prepare appropriate equipment, materials and activities to develop essential skills in children.
Actively take part in the process of building positive self-concepts in children.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Reflect on children's needs and interests, assist in developing topic focuses, planning, implementing and assessing curriculum for the classroom setting.
Supervise and lead children in planning, implementing and assessing developmentally appropriate curriculum in the event the teacher is not present.
Ensure that the outdoor play environment is well organized and utilized as an extension of the classroom setting.
Assist in planning and carrying out daily classroom routine that is consistent yet flexible.
Assist and participate in recording, documenting and assessing children's work and progress.
Maintain active two way communications with team members, parents and other University personnel.
Monitor and supervise student staff.
Participate in planning and conducting on-going parent conferences.
Support student work-study employees and graduate assistants employed by the program.
Collaborate with, mentor and support student observers, and certification candidates placed in classroom.
Engage in meaningful on-going professional development opportunities; including trainings required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and Adelphi University.
Understand and implement Child Day Care Regulations as administered by the Office of Children and Family Services.
Maintain an orderly, sanitary classroom environment.
Continually update knowledge of child development, early childhood curriculum, and staff development through appropriate publications, trainings, and courses.
Actively participate in advocacy to enhance the care and education of children.
Model and maintain confidentiality in and outside of the classroom setting in regard to children, parents, staff, students and observers.
Perform any other job duties and responsibilities as needed by the program.

REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
A strong foundation in child development.
Ability to interact in a supportive and positive manner with a diverse student body.
Knowledge of the process of curriculum development for children ages infancy through six.
Display ability to take initiative and act cooperatively in meeting children's needs.
Understand and maintain confidentiality.
Display sound decision making skills
Display ability to appropriately supervise children in a group and use transition techniques to move children through the daily routine.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possess the ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Ability to bend, stoop and move freely.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education
OR an CDA credential with a plan of study to obtain a BA in early
Childhood development or specialized training specific to families and children
Candidate must have completed a minimum of 9 to 12 college credits in specific early childhood course work.
Experience working with children age 18 months through 5 years.
Candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

HOURS:
10am - 6pm
POSITION(S) SUPERVISED:
Student employees



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