Early Childhood Educator II

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Job Description

Department: Child Care and Development Support

General Statement of Job

The Early Childhood Educator II oversees day-to-day toddler and preschool classroom operations. Plans and implements curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development. Provides a classroom program that builds and strengthens positive help concepts and individual strengths of children. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Supervises, guides, and interacts with children indoors and outdoors. Observes and documents children's development and provides feedback to parents and guardians.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Plans and implements curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development.
• Develops and implements activities that promote good health habits and integrate the health and nutrition components into the classroom.
• Provides a classroom program that builds and strengthens positive help concepts and individual strengths of children.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Creates and implements lesson planning with Early Childhood Educator I and other staff.
• Implements all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with center policies and procedures.
• Implements and ensures state and local health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Serves daily meals while maintaining sanitation rules/regulations and the Child and Adult Food Care Program requirements.
• Supervises, guides, and interacts with children indoors and outdoors.
• Nurtures children's social and emotional development demonstrating affection and emotional support.
• Adheres to adult/child ratios as required by state regulations and national accreditation guidelines.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, families, staff and students.
• Observes and documents children's development and provides feedback to parents and guardians.
• Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for the children with disabilities.
• Oversees maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of classroom, supplies, materials and equipment.
• Adheres to the College's rules and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of program staff and child information.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings to increase professional knowledge, skills, and competencies, as assigned.
• Maintains familiarity with child care center licensing regulations and state and national accreditation guidelines.
• Mentors and oversees Early Childhood Educator I, field study students from Child Development and Early Childhood programs, work study students, and part-time employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or related field required; must have a minimum of 18 earned college hours in Child Development/Early Childhood.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a child care center environment required.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to use the team approach to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common regulatory specifications and technical…