Early Childhood Educator Job Description
Early Childhood Educator Duties & Responsibilities
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Early Childhood Educator Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Early Childhood Educator
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Education for Early Childhood Educator
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Employers hiring for the early childhood educator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Psychology, Communication, Guidance, Arts, Instructional Technology
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Early Childhood Educator Examples
Early Childhood Educator Job Description
- Provide translation of materials for parents
- Model desired interaction behavior and help parents engage with their young children in activities
- Work individually and in groups with young children in the classroom to guide them in their exploration and discovery
- Prepare and maintain class materials, equipment and communal areas to ensure a safe, clean and healthy environment
- Share observations of progress and concerns related to the development of children’s strengths and needs
- Participate as an integral part of a teaching team
- Provide home visits focused on parenting strategies and child development
- Assist in program outreach activities as needed
- Meet District’s standards for employee performance in attendance
- Participate in staff development/professional growth activities relevant to position responsibilities, Early Childhood Strategic Plan, and Professional Development Plan (PDP)
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- High School/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two or more years experience teaching young children, 2-6 years of age, in a developmentally appropriate context
- Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Parent Education or area related to position assignment
- Knowledge of and experience with a home visiting model
- Trained as PAT Home Visitor (or willing to be trained upon hire)
Early Childhood Educator Job Description
- Activity planning, implementation and clean up
- Snack/lunch preparation
- Children's diapering, toileting and dressing
- Playground preparation, supervision and cleanup
- Maintain the school's/center's safety and sanitation standards
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other all-staff activities
- Deliver high quality early childhood youth outreach to schools, libraries and other venues with a particular focus on developmental learning appropriate for Pre-K aged youth
- Deliver high quality early childhood program, particularly focused on developmental learning appropriate for Pre-K aged youth for the Nature-Based Preschool Program at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
- Deliver general farm education programming, as needed
- Serve as youth education early childhood subject matter resource to other Education Program staff, clientele, schools and other entities
- Be physically active and responsive to children's physical needs
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and two years of relevant experience in early childhood education
- Educational background to be able to assist site staff in the provision of education services
- Knowledge of, and experience with, cultural differences, which may affect non-English speaking children and their parents
- Knowledge of, and experience with, the process of acculturation to American society
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Family Education programs
Early Childhood Educator Job Description
- May assist Supervisor with establishing program goals and priorities
- May assist in developing relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, schools and community leaders for the program
- Assist in enhancing/expanding relationships with appropriate agencies, organizations, schools and community leaders for the program
- Child Education and Care - Along with the educational team, educates and cares for infants and toddlers, fostering their individual growth and development
- Compliance and Safety - Adheres to The Department of Public Welfare licensing regulations and The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s accreditation standard
- Assisting teachers and staff in educational functions, other services, to maintain a safe, diverse, and productive learning environment
- Assisting students in learning processes
- Monitoring and supervising student activities
- Monitoring students to record data for academic and behavioral assessments
- Screening children seeking health or educational services to help determine need for support services such as transportation, social services, interpreter services, referral to community agencies or enrollment in quality early learning programming
- The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents and young children
- Attend mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within one year of being hired for the position and maintain a current expiration date on the CPI card by taking Refresher class annually
- Training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others
- Ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks under minimal supervision
- Normal classroom environment
Early Childhood Educator Job Description
- Assisting families in accessing screening, referrals and follow through services before, during and after the initial screening appointment
- Assisting in the development of school readiness materials for families
- Providing culturally relevant information to staff to assist in providing district services to students and families
- Meeting District’s standards for employee performance in attendance
- Participating in staff development/professional growth activities relevant to position responsibilities, School Improvement Plan (SIP) and or Department Improvement Plan (DIP), and Professional Development Plan (PDP)
- In support of the educational team, cares for children in the classrooms, meeting their basic needs and fostering their individual growth and development
- Respects and is patient with children’s process and discovery
- Supports children as they move through daily routines
- Gives value to everyday moments as a means of understanding children’s thinking and development
- Supports children’s development
- School environment
- Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors
- Passion for early childhood education and love of learning
- Ability to be creative, flexible, and enthusiastic
- Ability to demonstrate patience, compassion, and sense of humor
- Ability to slow down in order to be present with children
Early Childhood Educator Job Description
- Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children
- Maintain neat, clean appearance and dress appropriately for interaction with the children
- Participate in and contribute to staff and family events which could occur during evening or weekend hours
- Maintain shared areas in an orderly fashion
- Complete required onboarding training in required time frame
- Implement Ohio Child Day Care Licensing regulations, Step Up to Quality standards and National Association for the Education of Young Children's accreditation standards, including annual professional development hours and CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse and Communicable Diseases training
- Maintain professional profile in the State of Ohio's OCCRA database for early childhood educators including providing required documentation
- Serve as a primary educator to assigned children
- Include social and emotional activities in daily routine
- Complete weekly assessment observations on assigned children
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Elementary Education, or Special Education
- Experience working in a licensed and Qualistar rated or Colorado Shines Program
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Psychology is required
- 1-3 years of child care or child development experience is required
- Bachelor’s degree in field of Early Childhood or Associate’s Degree plus two years in early childhood education experience (A baccalaureate degree in any discipline, with a minimum of 36 college credits in early childhood, education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.)
- Ability to pass motor vehicle screen, including valid driver’s license