Early Head Start Secondary Care Giver

Responsibilities:

 Collaborate with the Primary Caregiver to implement the classroom curriculum

 Implement effective classroom management techniques that reflect the agencies adopted social and emotional intelligence program, Conscious Discipline

 Willing and able to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center’s philosophy regarding child choice, active learning, and social/emotional development.

 Provide direct supervision of the children in the classroom and playground at all times.

 Monitor and document child progress in meeting developmental milestones and program goals, in accordance with program assessment criteria and procedures, as instructed by the primary caregiver

 Maintain well-organized and clean learning environments, storage area, kitchen and bathrooms.

 Follow health and safety procedures in classroom, playground, and on field trips (if applicable).

 Serve meals and snacks to children in accordance with program health standards, and USDA and licensing guidelines.

Requirements: Must have a CDA (Child Development Associates) or equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Development with a focus on Infant & Toddler Education.