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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports college students learning and success by supervising students as they observe and implement the application of early childhood principles, methods, materials, and appropriate guidance techniques for teaching young children in a developmentally appropriate framework using active learning in a lab setting
• Evaluates and grades college student’s assignments and lesson plans
• Communicates and collaborates with Child Development faculty on ways to improve the lab experiences of college students
• Teaches basic concepts of mathematics, science, technology, social relationships and initiative, movement, music, language arts and fine arts in an active learning setting which stimulates children’s interest of their physical and social environment; including children who have been identified as having special needs
• Maintains an on-going classroom portfolio based on national Association for the Education of Young Children’s accreditation standards
• Provides positive guidance techniques for successful behavior
• Communicates with families through written messages, conferences, phone calls and review of records. Meets with child’s guardians throughout the year to share child’s progress
• Maintains records of children’s developmental progress and provides detail to parents in formal and informal visits and communication
• Supervises lab students and high school students in the classroom through evaluation and usage of lesson plans and upgrading of skills and knowledge of child development
• Maintains current certification in Food Handling and Pediatric CPR and First Aid

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC), including Food Handling and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values, and goals and principles of the College

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree of Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; or a high school diploma and current Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
• If not currently certified, complete Food Handling and CPR certification within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 2-5 and writing lesson plans
• Current Certification in Food Handling and Pediatric CPR and First Aid

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships with diverse populations, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times
• Skilled using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively with others, including children and students, in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to staff and students to meet deliverables

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