Major Function:

Work in partnership with Head Teacher, classroom staff, and ACPC administration to plan and execute preschool program in accordance with the philosophy and goals of Ames Community Preschool Center.

Programming

• Work with Head Teacher in planning and executing classroom goals and
• Provide appropriate positive guidance to children according to ACPC
• Collaborate to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children at
• Maintain neat and orderly classrooms and common storage
• Provide superior supervision of children
• Supervise and eat with children at Follow CACFP food regulations.
• Attend staff in-service
• Maintain records as
• Report any suspicions of child abuse to the HOT LINE and to the
• Carry out group activities as requested by the full-time Supervise children in while napping, at rest times, and other periods.
• Take initiative to be responsible for

Parent & Child Relations

• Securely maintain and store child paperwork in classroom and ACPC
• Maintain open lines of communication with families related to services, policies and procedural Report any concerns or problems to the head teacher, and/or ACPC administration.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of diverse families, addressing concerns as needed.
• Provide a high level of quality service to existing
• Be continuously engaged with children during

Professionalism

• Attend meetings as
• Communicate openly to all entities as
• Project a positive center image in the

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• High-School Diploma or equivalent
• Secondary degree or certificate preferred and
• Certification in infant, child and adult CPR, first aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporter Training and Essentials Training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal
• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organization and time management
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class D
• Basic computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and physical
• Perform other duties as

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and The employee will occasionally crouch or crawl. The employees will frequently use and talk on the telephone and use a computer and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to drive a vehicle.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently located inside an office building. While outdoors, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous or dangerous
• May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering and feeding.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as a part of the child care