Early Childhood Educator

The duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct on-site operation of an educational program for approximately 10 to 90 preschool aged children/youth.
• Complete understanding and implementation of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) licensing standards. Functions as the back-up Program Director in their absence.
• Understanding and implementation of The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observation Guidelines.
• Understanding and implementation of Mixed Delivery Program (MDP) Guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of curriculum and able to lead class and subordinate staff in its implementation.
• Produce effective lesson materials and activities in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
• Skillfully conduct daily lessons utilizing varied teaching styles and strategies
• Develop systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children.
• Adeptly incorporate universal programming and behavior support practices as part of a successful classroom management strategy.
• Adapt activities to account for the varying learning styles of students.
• Create an environment which is inclusive for all children/youth.
• Sound understanding of early childhood and preschool developmental milestones in children. 
• Conduct student assessments to measure against educational benchmarks.
• Complete required paperwork and prepare a weekly drop – including, but not limited to, parent sign in/out sheets, participant attendance sheets, and medication forms.
• Prepare and submit required reports.
• Set-up classrooms according to CLASS Observation Guidelines.
• Inventory, purchase, retrieve and set up snacks.
• Lead and supervise groups of children/youth through lesson plans that are educational, fun, safe, and organized; adapt activities to include children/youth with special learning styles.
• Implement group management and classroom management principles within the program/classroom.
• Ensure the area is cleaned throughout the daily and upon completion of the program.
• Develop systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children/youth.
• Oversee the arrival and release of all program participants, and ensure all participants are released to identified, ID, authorized pick-ups.
• Establish protocols that ensure all program areas are secured and only approved, authorized individuals are able to enter.
• Ensure main program entrance is secured and monitored by staff at all time.
• Follow established protocol in reporting any suspected child abuse and neglect concerns. Respond to and follow through in emergency situations.
• Post signs, posters and bulletin boards to promote and publicize program and events. Proactively promote a positive work environment.
• Supervise, coach and evaluate staff and volunteers. Handle discipline issues and develop/enforce rules and regulations.
• Provide staff/volunteers with on-the-job training.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with recreation operations, parents, and participants.
• Create an environment which is inclusive for all children/youth.
• Request and maintain program supplies, equipment and other necessary materials. Maintain confidentiality of participant/family and staff information.
• Support positive youth development and empower youth.
• Provide basic first aid to staff and children/youth.
• Assist as needed in planning and conducting special events.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled in-service trainings, staff meetings, and mandatory trainings. Ensure all mandatory trainings/certifications are current and maintained throughout employment.
• May be required to operate motor vehicle in carrying out assigned duties.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.