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Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Director and the Coordinator of Early Childhood Development Center, assist in the management of staff and care, supervision and coordination of learning activities for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Development Center in accordance with school district policies and in compliance with state and federal regulations and those outlined by the licensing agency.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the administration and supervision of the preschool programs in accordance with
school district policies and in compliance with State and federal regulations, including those
outlined by the licensing agency.
Ensure a warm, caring, and stimulating environment for children to strengthen self-esteem
and independence and develop physical, cognitive, emotional, creative and social skills.
Conduct safety inspections of child care facility and oversee correction to safety problems.
Manage daily attendance sheets for students and staff.
Collaborate with site administration to coordinate facility usage, safety and daily schedule.
Organize and supervise children in playground activities in a safe manner; take children on
walks.
Maintain records and logs regarding children’s schedule of activities, nutrition and health
needs; communicate with parents regarding daily activities and/or concerns.
Charge and discharge children; sign in and check out children to parents and guardians;
check and verify proper identification according to established procedures; note special
instructions provided by parents or guardians.
Evaluate health of children; administer medication as directed; perform First Aid as
necessary; contact parents as necessary; follow district and licensing agency health policy.
Plan, organize, and implement the daily program for the children ensuring it is at the
appropriate age and developmental level of each child.
Involve parents and families in student activities; provide information and referral services as
needed; plan and conduct parent meetings as assigned; explain policies, procedures, rules and
regulations as needed.
Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and prepping instructional
materials.
Participate in meetings, conferences, in-service training programs, and parent education and
involvement activities as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic needs and characteristics of infants, toddlers and preschool children.
Assist in the planning, organization and direction of a Child Care Center.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of managing a child care program.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Computer software applications for communication, research and data reporting.
Principles and methods of child development.
Proper evaluation methods.
CPR and First Aid.
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the administration and supervision of the child care programs in
accordance with school district policies and in compliance with State and federal
regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct, manage, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, staff, parents,
community members and others.
Conduct effective program evaluations.
Work confidentially with discretion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in child development or closely
related field and two years experience working with infants, toddlers and children to
grade 6 in an organized setting and/or a Child Development Supervisor Permit or
Program Director Permit.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
Valid CPR and First Aid.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom and outdoor environment.
Outdoor play area with climbing structures, sand, and riding toys.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Noisy at times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, and crawling to assist students.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor student activities and behavior.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials.
Lifting children and heavy objects.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to communicable diseases.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Valid Driver’s License, Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fingerprint Clearance, Physical and TB Clearance. Fingerprints and physical will be at district
expense and must be obtained at district contracted facility.