Serves as lead teacher in a childhood development education center or day care center; plans and directs programs and activities for special programs.
Serves as lead teacher for a specified age group in a small or medium day care center or plans and implements special education programs.Serves as a paraprofessional in a school setting who provides instructional support.
Directs operations and activities of a small or medium day care facility.Drafts budget documents.Plans, designs and implements curricula.Instructs in a classroom; observes behavior of children and encourages their involvement in activities; evaluates progress of children.Conducts needs assessment and designs programs for children.Schedules activities, field trips and work schedules of subordinate teachers.Administers, scores and interprets individual standardized and non-standardized evaluative tests.Prepares innovative special aides and instructional materials.Teaches children up to the age of five independently.Provides one-on-one tutoring (outside of teacher led instruction).Assists with classroom management.Organizes instructional materials.Provides instructional assistance in a computer lab.Conducts parental involvement activities.Provides instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.
Knowledge of day care programs and objectives and methods for carrying out those objectives. Knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to day care centers. Knowledge of the principles and methods of special education. Knowledge of program design, material development and classroom presentation techniques. Ability to supervise the work activities of subordinates. Ability to maintain discipline in a group situation. Ability to establish good relationships with children, parents and employees. Ability to communicate effectively.
Some positions in this class require a commercial driver's license.Some positions in this class require an Associates Degree or successful completion of two years of college; or meet the standards set by the Department of Education and the No Child Left Behind Act for paraprofessionals.
A high school diploma and experience in education, child care or general administration.