SUMMARY: Responsible for execution of daily program set forth by the director in line with the minimum standards. Oversees all activities such as meal time, restroom breaks, play time, learning time and outdoor time. Prepares and serves meals at appropriate times while meeting all guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements curriculum appropriately.
- Demonstrates alertness to actions and changes of group under care.
- Shows warmth and friendliness towards children of all ages.
- Greets and recognizes each child as he/she arrives and leaves the center.
- Ensures a safe and age appropriate environment at all times.
- Follows proper sterilization requirements of toys, equipment, bottles and dishes.
- Keep toys and materials organized and free from misuse.
- Supervises appropriately at nap and restroom breaks.
- Assists in food preparation and serving meals and snacks.
- Disciplines children according to State guidelines and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior, such as redirection.
- Participates in fire and disaster drills.
- Remains calm and in control of an emergency or stressful situation.
- Follows policy and procedures correctly.
- Instructs the children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting and toileting habits.
- Supports children’s emotional and social development.
- Documents on records for individual children as required by state and facility regulations.
- Performs housekeeping duties such as: laundry, dishwashing and cleaning of play
- Attend continuing education classes as requested and required.
- Participates in staff and committee meetings as assigned.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.
