Child Development Floater

Under direction, in accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations, work as a floater (short or long-term site/classroom assignment) to provide classroom coverage to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages six weeks – five) assigned to child development centers throughout the Summit County service area; foster respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with children and their families; Responsibilities include: provide a safe, healthy and compliant environment for supervision, development and learning; establish and implement daily lesson plan based on a research-based curriculum; prepare and implement age-appropriate developmental experiences and school readiness learning activities; ensure active supervision and supervise children in the classroom and other learning areas/spaces; implement activities specified on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs; interact with children at their eye level (i.e. sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending); conduct developmental screenings, parent-teacher conferences and home visits; promote parent involvement in the classroom and/or center through implementation of center activities and parent meetings; track and report parent volunteer and in-kind hours/donations; conduct inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; maintain current record-keeping compliant with program procedures; attend staff meetings, training and workshops; perform other related duties as required