FSC Child Development Assistant - Excel Center

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide comprehensive services to children in the areas of cognition, gross motor, fine motor, social and emotional development in a clean, safe, orderly and well managed environment. Create and implement a weekly and ongoing developmentally appropriate plan for a group of infant/toddlers with individualized consideration for each child. Meet Family Support Model goals and objectives. Act as an advisor and advocate for children and parents in the areas of child development, health, education, and community resources. Treat all individuals with dignity and respect and exemplify Goodwill's commitment to helping children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of Family Support
• Maintain an appropriate welcoming environment where infants/toddlers are accepted and respected as individuals
• Implement daily plans/lessons that are developmentally appropriate for infants/toddlers with input from parents that promote positive parent/child interaction. Also adapt activities for special needs infants/toddlers. Act as a positive role model for parents and children
• Be willing and able to do aggressive outreach and recruitment. Assist in building community resources and collaborations
• Can work independently and as a team member
• Conduct and document daily observations, anecdotes, and assessments of infant/toddlers
• Attend case conferences, staff meetings, trainings, and staff development activities. Engage in monthly supervision meetings
• Conduct classroom inventory and prepare a list of needed supplies
• Assist in the daily serving of snacks/meals. Sit with families to encourage good social interaction while promoting good nutrition
• Respect culture and background of families
• Maintain open communication and encourage parent involvement. Engage parents in volunteering, community service, and other ways of contributing to program activities and services
• Assist children with toileting procedures and perform diaper duties as necessary. Also assist children with brushing teeth and other hygiene matters
• Maintain all written documentation required as dictated by licensing and EHS Performance Standards. Completes daily communication sheets
• Provide a safe, clean and orderly classroom. Visually observe children's activities and move quickly to prevent dangerous situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• 45-hour Child Care Certificate required
• 90-hour Child Care Certificate required
• Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification required within 90 days after hire
• 9 hours Communications certification required
• Current Infant/toddler CPR, First Aid Certificate required within 90 days after hire
• Current Universal Precaution Certificate required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment Early Head Start CJIS criminal background investigation clearance required
• Pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen clearance per Early Head Start guidelines required

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk,

special needs, etc.

preschoolers.

Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and perform all duties efficiently and accurately.

• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with parents, children, staff, supervisor and general public.
• Ability to provide support and education to parents in a positive, non-judgmental manner and respond competently to the culture and values of each individual, family and community.
• Ability to respect participants' communications as confidential and discuss pertinent

information with supervisor and other staff in an appropriate manner/area.

• Ability to involve the parent in working with his/her child.
• Ability to follow through on instructions as they pertain to classroom management.
• Ability to implement the activity plans for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Ability to model/teach to parents how to nurture and interact with their babies.

• Ability to maintain complete, organized and accurate files for all assigned tasks and program areas, ensuring that the files are in compliance with all Federal, State, and agency guidelines/requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to maintain personal composure, tactfully handle difficult situations, interpret communication correctly, behave friendly and professionally with clients and staff.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to respond immediately to crisis situation and to balance priorities.
• Ability to use independent judgement and principle of rational thinking in the decision making process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary

Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and files. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons

Light

Lifting up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Medium

Lifting up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Heavy

Lifting up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel is defined as travel to all areas within Goodwill's territory (Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, Baltimore City and the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland). In some cases, long-distance travel, including overnights may be required but is typically planned in advance. In some cases, travel may be unplanned. Home visits will be conducted weekly and on as needed bases. Personal vehicles are used and mileage reimbursement is available.

None

Up to 25% of working time

Up to 50% of working time

Up to 75% of working time

More than 75% of working time

Must have access to own transportation

Company vehicle to be provided for business related travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Limited

General office environment where the employee is infrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles or outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually quite.

Moderate

Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

High

Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. The noise level is usually loud.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, and short-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 2 weeks' vacation, 10 days sick per year
• 10 holidays and 2 floating holidays for Admin and Workforce Development, 9 holidays and 4 floating holidays for Retail per year, holidays for the Contracts division is determined according to the government schedule in effect for those locations
• Tuition reimbursement up to 75% of tuition costs and 100% of fees
• 401(k) and 403(b) annual employer contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement, up to $60 quarterly
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling and referral services
• Credit Union membership at MECU and SECU
• 25% Store Discount