PAY GRADE: 25N
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director helps to conduct the educational program of the Early Learning Center (ELC). The principal emphasis is on providing support to the classroom teacher in implementing an educational program
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in developing, preparing, and implementing program;
- Assist with classroom management;
- Assume teacher's responsibilities temporarily when s/he is temporarily out of the classroom;
- Observes and documents children and provides feedback to teachers / parents / guardians;
- Participates in ELC staff meetings, in-service training, and parent/guardian conferences;
- Maintain materials and equipment for ELC;
- Assist in ensuring program compliance with state licensing requirements, Early Head Start Performance Standards
- Follow health and safety policies and practice universal precautions and infection control;
- Assist in field research, preservice experiences, and community collaboration;
- Practice confidentiality in all matters related to staff and families as well as proprietary information regarding the operation of the ELC;
- Comply with ELC Departmental Policies;
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a minimum of a high school diploma (or GED) CDA and six months experience working with children or Associate's Degree and 6 months experience working with children.
Requires basic computer skills, basic math, reading and written language skills, demonstrated human relations skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires compliance with Delacare regulations including applicable laws and regulations. Successful completion of criminal background check, child protection and adult abuse registry checks, health examination and TB test. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
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