Summary

Works as part of a team in the classroom and within the whole center to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of children by providing developmentally appropriate care; observing and documenting children's learning and development; and communicating with parents and center team members.

Education

A minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood Education, including 3 from a Child Growth and Development class, all from a regionally accredited college is preferred.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required to obtain: Must be certified in Infant and Child CPR including AED training, and Basic First Aid within 6 months of hire.

Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age. One year’s experience working with young children in a group setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for classroom team and all co-workers in the Center.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with each child and family.

• Engages with children to meet their developmental and social-emotional needs.

• Models and teaches children self-regulation skills.

• Implements a child-centered curriculum in a safe, organized environment.

• Supports and follows Concord Hospital and Learning Center policies and procedures.

• Commits to continual learning and professional development; suggests improvements based on best practice.

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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, smell, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, perform activities that require fine motor skills, sit, squat, and stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.