BASIC FUNCTION:   Assist the Child Development Center Supervisor in planning, implementing and administering to meet the established requirements of the District and the Kentucky Day Care Licensure.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of a Child Development Center.
• Maintain physical facilities necessary to meet licensure requirements.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Supervisor when assigned.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring the performance of center staff and co-op students.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Assure that infants receive age appropriate activities and stimulation.
• Respond to individual child's basic needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Current concepts used in Early Childhood Development.
• Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development.
• Principles and theories of parent-child relationships.
• Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center.
• Health and safety requirements of children.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in a preschool children's center.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

     ABILITY TO:

• Model and explain principles, theories and practical application of growth and development of children.
• Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels.
• Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the Center.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents.
• Provide work direction and guidance to Center employees, volunteers and students.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Apply appropriate first aid.
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

     Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate as required by Kentucky law and two years experience in a licensed day care center working with infants.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR, 6 hours of State approved childcare training annually, Crime Check, CAN check, Physcial Exam, TB skin test & drug screen are all requirements for this postion. 

This position is:

• 8 hrs per day;
• 240 days per year
• Start Date is ASAP
• Location - supervising childcare centers at Bend Gate Elementary and Spottsville Elementary