Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Monday, July 1, 2024, or until filled AT 12:00 NOON RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate daily program for preschool birth to 5 year olds Plan and prepare educational materials required to implement developmentally appropriate daily activities and plans Supervise children in assigned areas and take care of their physical needs Maintain a clean and orderly physical environment conducive to optimum growth and development of children Conduct developmentally appropriate activities through the child's world of play Attend parent meetings and interpret child development plans to parents Encourage parent involvement through conferences, positive communications and APTT meetings Observe, document and report any significant individual or group behaviors requiring special attention Supervise personnel assigned to assist with daily activities May be required to ride bus occasionally Maintain a high degree of confidentiality Other duties as assigned by the site administrator

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate of Arts or comparable degree, or ParaPro and DCF 40 hour training for childcare workers, within first 90 days of employment Interpersonal skills Patience and a special desire to work with children Must be in excellent physical condition and able to do heavy lifting Must be willing to learn and demonstrate basic computer skills Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively and courteously in writing and orally Willingness to learn and use behavior management techniques Must pass health screening and background check required by DCF for licensing daycare workers Satisfactory experience working with preschool children is preferred Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principals of child growth and development Minimum 3 years experience working with pre-school children is desired

7.5H/10M