Child Development Center Assistant
Classified Position - 7326

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Child Development Center Supervisor in planning, implementing and administering to meet the established requirements of the District and the Kentucky Day Care Licensure

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of a Child Development Center
• Maintain physical facilities necessary to meet licensure requirements
• Assume the responsibilities of the Supervisor when assigned
• Assist in supervising and monitoring the performance of center staff and co-op students
• Maintain records and prepare reports as directed by the supervisor
• Assure that infants receive age appropriate activities and stimulation
• Respond to individual child's basic needs
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics

• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Current concepts used in Early Childhood Development
• Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development
• Principles and theories of parent-child relationships
• Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center
• Health and safety requirements of children
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in a preschool children's center
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

• Model and explain principles, theories and practical application of growth and development of children
• Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels
• Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the Center
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents
• Provide work direction and guidance to Center employees, volunteers and students
• Work independently with little direction
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment
• Apply appropriate first aid
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds
• Plan and organize work
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associates in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood preferred
2. Para educator test
3. 1st Aid & CPR Trained
4. TB Skin Test
5. Physical
6. Drug Test
7. Criminal Background Check and CAN Check