Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; creates lesson plans, implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from birth to two years old.

Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.

Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.

Interacts with children in a warm, calm, unhurried manner.

Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.

Maintains a safe, clean, pleasant environment indoors & outdoors

Maintains confidentiality in all instances.

Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.

Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.

Leads, guides, and trains staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.

General knowledge of nutrition, health and first aid

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.