Career Center

• Operate a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom using a constructivist curriculum and environment with quality interactions and programing based on licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• In the absence of the CFD Specialist, supervise students, work study students, childcare attendants, therapists, and observers in the classroom.
• Welcome and invite college students to be a part of the CDLC community.
• Model developmentally appropriate practice in the classroom
• Coach and provide feedback to students during practicum time.
• Observe and record development for individual children; may work with the CFD Specialist to create individual goals for the children.
• Use the children's goals to support the CFD Specialist in creating the constructivist curriculum and environment within the classroom.
• Maintain paperwork for children's records and classroom curriculum. Coordinates resources for children with special needs and works with the manager and CFD specialists to ensure children’s needs are met.
• Develop and maintain rapport and trust with families; may attend developmental, transition and exit conferences, or additional conferences.
• Participate in educational parent meetings; support the CFD Specialist with daily communication and bimonthly newsletters.
• Participates in CDLC Parent Advisory Council, STLCC, campus, and community events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child and Family Development, or similar area
• One year of full-time or two years of part-time experience in a licensed childcare center

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary Range:

$32,386 minimum