Early Childhood Classroom Assistant (Temporary Part-time)

at Delaware Technical Community College in Newark, Delaware, United States Job Description Summary Statement An incumbent is responsible for assisting the Early Childhood Classroom Teacher in the planning and implementation of child development activities for a particular classroom in the campus Child Development Center. Nature and Scope An incumbent reports to the Child Development Center Manager and/or an Early Childhood Classroom Teacher. Incumbents are responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, assisting in the supervision of the children including directing them in self-care activities, maintaining the cleanliness of supplies and equipment, and interacting with the children, staff, and their families. Ages of the children may range from infants to school-aged. Principal Accountabilities An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities: 1. Assists the Child Development Classroom Leader in the implementation of developmentally appropriate child development activities related to the following domains: cognitive, language, physical, and social emotional. 2. Assists with the supervision of the children, including directing them in self-care activities such as removing outer garments, eating, resting, toileting, etc. 3. Helps children develop habits of caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books. 4. Monitors program environments for safety and corrects and/or reports any problems. 5. Interacts with staff, children, and their families. 6. Maintains the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performs light housekeeping duties in the Center. 7. Plans, prepares, and/or serves meals and/or snacks as assigned. 8. Assists in the daily opening and closing of the Center. 9. Prepares and/or maintains written and electronic records as assigned. 10. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of College and program rules, child care regulations, and requirements. Knowledge of child behavior and development. Knowledge of child assessment strategies and tools. Knowledge of personal hygiene practices and procedures. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare and maintain written records. Ability to enforce rules firmly, impartially, and effectively. Ability to use sound judgment and remain calm when confronted with emergency situations. Ability to distinguish and respond appropriately to inappropriate behavior. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account