Substitute Child Day Care Provider

CDC Substitute Child Care Provider Primary Function: Under the direction of the Child Development Center (CDC) Site Supervisor, provides temporary coverage in the absence of a regular CDC staff member. Provides hands-on, developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Maintains established classroom routines and procedures and provides a safe, secure, and nurturing environment that supports children's emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development. Responsibilities/Duties Follows established lesson plans, classroom schedules, activities, routines, and procedures provided by the regular Child Care Provider or CDC Site Supervisor. Provides attentive, responsive, and developmentally appropriate care for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years, including assistance with feeding, diapering, toileting, hygiene, rest, transitions, and other daily care needs as applicable to the assigned classroom. Engages children in developmentally appropriate learning, play, and activities that support their emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development. Maintains active supervision of children and uses positive guidance and reinforcement techniques in accordance with CDC procedures and program expectations. Maintains a safe, healthy, and organized environment by following established health, sanitation, hygiene, and safety procedures and promptly reporting accidents, injuries, illnesses, or safety concerns to the CDC Site Supervisor or designee. Works cooperatively with CDC staff to ensure continuity of care, effective classroom operations, and consistent implementation of program expectations. Other Demonstrates helpful, caring attitude toward students and staff Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible Serves as a role model for all district staff Participates in approved professional development opportunities Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting. Principles of child supervision, positive guidance, health, and safety. Oral and written communication skills Ability to: Instruct Work independently with little direction Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Maintain regular and consistent attendance Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Meet schedules and time lines Plan and organize work Education/Licenses/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of required LTISD CDC substitute orientation and training. Working Conditions Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, bending/stooping, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse and technology hardware; frequent reaching.