Job Description
Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
Storytelling
Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest
Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts
provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Discuss the progress and issues of children at staff meetings
Knowledge of licensing regulations
Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants