SUMMARY: Develops and implements educational programs for children 6 wks. to five years old in the Child Care settings in cooperation with the child's family, outside agencies and staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Ensure the provision of nutritious snacks and lunches

2. Provide adequate equipment and activities

3. Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times

4. Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities

5. Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities

6. Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts

7. Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies

8. Be familiar with emergency procedures

9. Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress

10. Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files

11. Ensure children are supervised at all times

12. Establish routines and provide positive guidance

13. Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

14. Implement positive discipline when required

15. Designated staff person who is responsible for compliance when Program Director is absent

16. Participates in atleast 2 center activities a year