Childcare Technician

Overview

To deliver the district childcare program by supporting children in academic, language, social and motor skill development according to State (ECECD) and District early childhood expectations, and to provide equal educational opportunities for all children.

• Prepare learning objectives and outline of instruction following the ECECD and District early childhood guidelines or requirements.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the childcare setting for instructional and activity purposes.
• Maintain order in the childcare setting and on the playground; enforce teachers’ rules of conduct.
• Counsel children when adjustment and learning problems arise; discuss child’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and records as required by the District and ECECD.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops per ECECD and District requirements.
• Participate in and/or share loads in extra-curricular student and school activities.
• Performs all teaching competencies as required by the ECECD and the District.
• Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks for children.
• Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore their interests.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of parents or guardians.
• Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests.
• Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary.
• Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day.
• Maintaining contact with the children's parents and reporting any concerns or emergencies to the Coordinator/Specialist.
• Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts.
• Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents.
• Helping children discover new interests by introducing them to art, music, sports, and other potential hobbies.
• Ensuring children are learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
• Working with parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Basic principles of early childhood development including human growth and development, and special education.
• Classroom management.
• Teaching methods and resources for each assigned area of instruction.
• Modern office and classroom equipment, including computers.
• The principles of student growth, development, and learning to enhance student learning and understanding.
• State and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Native American communities in the southwest.
• Cultural diversities of the local area.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Record of immunizations and the ability to pass a background check.
• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught and/or assigned.
• Appropriately apply the principles of student growth, development, and learning.
• Nurture, motivate, teach and positively influence children.
• Effectively utilize student observation and assessment techniques and procedures.
• Promote positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Create a positive atmosphere conducive to promoting student involvement and self-concept, recognizing student diversity.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Demonstrate decisiveness, patience, and stamina to chase after, lift, and/or carry children.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Attend to the needs and safety of children.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned…