Job Summary: An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty by providing quality care for the children of students, staff and faculty of the college. Work is defined by the ability to plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, maintain the classroom and keep accurate records of the center’s daily operations. General supervision will be received from the assigned manager. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Meet and maintain DCFS licensing requirements.

Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development, from birth to age six; or One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six

Good knowledge of the State of Illinois licensing standards and regulations.

Considerable skill in verbal and written communications.

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including days, evenings, and weekends. Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Essential Duties: Provide age-appropriate and developmentally sound activities for children; engage children in activities.

Provide appropriate care for children assisting them with any needs as they arise; foster good hygiene, including diaper changing, hand washing, etc.

Provide a supportive role in eating habits; assist the children in eating, provide a clean, safe area for food consumption and appropriate portions of nutritious food; model the use of proper table manners, etc.

Complete follow-up evaluations for each child, outlining cognitive, social, physical and emotional development.

Regularly document children’s attendance, food intake and eating habits, medication distribution, fire/tornado drills, incidents and/or accidents involving children, to establish a record of the children’s physical, social and cognitive development and progress.

Establish and maintain communications with parents regarding the progress of their children. Communicate any issues and work with parents to address them.

Complete all necessary DCFS paperwork, as required.

Assist in the creation and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum designed for the developmental readiness of each child.

Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification

Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws

Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace

Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide back-up and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work

Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.