Duties And Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

· To promote children’s self-esteem through appropriate hands-on activities, positive interaction, and respect for each child’s individual worth and to guarantee safety.

· To understand and implement the Creative Curriculum model, using play-based learning and interest centers as the basis for a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment.

· To utilize planning time (naptime) constructively to develop activities that will enhance the cognitive, physical, language, literacy, emotional, and social development of the children.

· To be directly and actively involved in activities with the children, including extending the curriculum to the playground area.

· To assess each individual child and use that information to provide challenging activities which build and strengthen individual skills using informal and formal assessment tools.

· To manage the classroom in a positive and constructive manner through use of behavioral management techniques consistent with DAP philosophy.

· To work in collaboratively with a team of teachers.

Qualifications:

· Have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or closely related field (CDA plus 3 years of experience may be considered)

· First-Aid and CPR Certificate

· Valid Utah Driver’s License

· Utah Food Handler’s Permit

· Must be able to work Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30

· Maintain Confidentiality

· Follow all licensing rules and regulations.

· Pass Child Care Licensing Background Check

· Pass a drug test

· COVID Vaccinated

· Must speak, read and write English Fluently.