PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, plan, and implement daily curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and provides social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual experiences for children in the classroom.
• Follow proper safety guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and techniques.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in childcare or education preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for young children
• Ability to provide guidance for young children
• Ability to work with children and to move quickly, assist and supervise young children, lift children, equipment and supplies, and hear and see at a distance
• Exhibit patience, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and stamina
• At least 18 years of age
• Consistently model Christlike attitude and demeanor with staff, children and parents

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• 15 clock hours of training annually pertaining to growth and development, curriculum, health and safety and professional development
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Right to Know training as required by federal law