Education
High School Diploma required. Child Development Associate or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children in a classroom setting.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
- Ability to maintain confidential information and materials
- Ability to stay current on developments in early learning field to enhance professional growth
- Must be able to maintain and develop a positive relationship with families and colleagues
- Must be able to physically interact with children, involving both fine and gross motor skills, and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to use positive approaches to help children solve problems
- Ability to arrange classroom in well-defined learning centers that stimulate children’s interests and encourage independent use
- Ability to follow all safety and health guidelines in accordance with state, federal, NAEYC and One Hope United policies and regulations
- Meet all agency requirements related to driving record and insurance