GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare child development materials and arrange a physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers

· Serve as the primary provider for a small group of children

· Incorporate the Head Start content areas of health, nutrition and parent involvement

· Use the appropriate skills to meet social emotional, physical and developmental needs of individual infants and toddlers

· Observe children for safety and assessment purposes and maintain child assessment records

· Establish and maintain ongoing communications with each child and their family

· Supervise and guide children during mealtimes, toileting, hand washing, rest periods and play activities

· Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary classroom area.

· Participate in all staff development activities, in-service training, workshops, and Professional Development

· Perform other related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· High School diploma or equivalent with a current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates (CDA)

· One year experience in a formal childcare setting

· Must demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and have expressive receptive language abilities

· Possess a special ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers and parents

· Ability to work with infants warmly, calmly and in an unhurried way

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, annual TB skin test, and complete a Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) background check every 5 years

· Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds

· Must be able to frequently twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day

· Must be able to perform physical activities with children

· Must be able to monitor children’s safety in all activities

NEWCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• DCDEE Qualification Letter (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rocky Mount, NC (Required)

Work Location: In person