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OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Assist Early Childhood Educators with children in a developmental classroom for children. Act as a caregiver for assigned children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Assist Early Childhood Educators with children in a developmentallyappropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for young children, inaccordance with Head Start Performance Standards, policies and proceduresand Easter Seals Southern California (ESSC) standards of conduct.
• Provide extra support for children with atypical behavior and those withspecial needs.
• Serve as caregiver for each assigned child in the classroom throughout thechild’s enrollment in the program.
• Ensure the safety of children with disabilities and/or atypical behavior.
• Conduct general classroom housekeeping duties and general maintenance, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or GED.|Possession of pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and First Aid certificates.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in teaching in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with avariety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to follow regulations, policies and procedures of the California Department of Education,Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Child Development Division, the Department of SocialServices, Community Care Licensing program regulations (Title 22) and the policies and proceduresof Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.
• Exercise sound judgment, plan, establish and meet timelines.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler child care settings (i.e., reducing the risk of SIDS).
• Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift 40 lbs. continuously. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and squat. Possess fine manual dexterity, can push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.

Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / Up to 30 lbs
Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Sitting: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing
Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
Travel:
Environmental Exposure: Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time.