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Assist in the design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices. Assist in providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason. Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher. Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains. Assist in the screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 - Day compliance. Assist with developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest. Assist with implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans

IEP/ISFP

based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment. Assist with conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning. Assist with administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child.

Preferred:

Associate Degree in Child Development or related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development or related field, or currently enrolled in college.

Minimum:

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification with six (6) months of demonstrated experience in childcare