Child Development Supervisor, CDL

Duties & Responsibilities

• Curriculum • Assist the head teacher in the development of programs and operational procedures which focus on child safety and the promotion of development in all areas (cognitive, language/literacy, social, emotional, fine and large motor and creative). • Participate in weekly curriculum planning sessions with other team members and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets licensing requirements and NAEYC standards. • Assist the head teacher in the development and implementation of developmental assessment tools and observe the children to evaluate their developmental patterns and adjustment to the program and its activities. • Prepare reports on the growth and development of assigned children in preparation for parent-teacher conferences. • Keep head teacher informed of the program changes, parents’ concerns, supplies and equipment needs, and any problem that might arise during the head teachers absence.
• Adult Supervision • In the absence of the head teacher, supervise the activities of and provide training for lower level employees (staff, student and intern). • Assist head teacher in the preparation and implementation of professional development activities for the local, state, and national child care communities.
• Daily Caregiving • Provide for the physical needs of the children, such as supervising feeding, dressing, naps, and other activities. • Maintain daily communication and cooperation with parents of children, e.g., child's mental and physical condition, changes in daily schedule, or child's participation in activities. • Work with other team members to maintain an orderly and attractive physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Lab School Mission • Provide feedback to the head teacher on the performance of student interns as it relates to interactions with children and implementation of lesson plans. • Cooperate with research activities by being aware of research activities scheduled for the classroom on a daily basis and by assisting researchers develop rapport with the children in order to facilitate their willing participation. • Assist head teachers and associate director in implementing in-service and pre-service professional development activities conducted by the CDL. • Participate in regularly scheduled staff development workshops in order to meet licensing guidelines and NAEYC standards • Assume responsibilities of the head teacher as needed. • Perform other related duties as assigned.