Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

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.

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.

• 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.
• Assists with the supervision of the children, including directing them in self-care activities such as removing outer garments, eating, resting, toileting, etc.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Monitors program environments for safety and corrects and/or reports any problems.
• Interacts with staff, children, and their families.
• Maintains the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performs light housekeeping duties in the Center.
• Plans, prepares, and/or serves meals and/or snacks as assigned.
• Assists in the daily opening and closing of the Center.
• Prepares and/or maintains written and electronic records as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED and general experience with childcare; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Per Dela Care regulations—Successful completion of Training for Early Care and Education 1 and six months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting; successful completion of the traditional high school’s career pathway program in early childhood as recognized by the Office of Child Care Licensing; or successful completion of six (6) college/university credits (three (3) in early childhood education and three (3) in child development) and six (6) months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.
• Per Dela Care regulations—an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background check and a negative TB test are required of the final candidate prior to employment.
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate must be obtained within two (2) months of hire.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Multi Media
• First Letter of Reference