Under the direction of the SCC (Southeastern Community College) Child Development Center Administrator, the Child Development Center Teacher provides a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality is respected. To accomplish the objectives of this position, the Child Development Center Teacher performs the following functions: 

Essential Duties:

1. To provide for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group. 
2. A thorough understanding of the typical and atypical growth and development of young children. 
3. Provides an environment that is warm, clean, and pleasant, allowing children to grow and explore. 
4. Interacts effectively with children, parents, staff, students, and the public. 
5. Design and implement a model program that complies with current research on Developmentally Appropriate Practices and positive child guidance. 
6. Exhibits personal qualities of patience, cheerfulness optimism, flexibility, cooperation, and reliability. 
7. Responds to emergencies calmly. 
8. Plan and implement appropriate activities for young children, ages two-twelve. 
9. Speaks distinctly and serves as a satisfactory language model for children. 
10. Works well without close supervision. 
11. Models developmentally appropriate teaching techniques consistent with classroom training for students, interns, and practicing professionals. 
12. Positively and constructively instructs, supervises, and assists the Administrator with evaluation of curriculum students/work study students assigned to the classroom.
13. Collaborates with Early Childhood Faculty in coordinating and supporting curriculum learning experiences.
14. Seeks out and implements ways to innovate the classroom environment and overall learning experience for the children and their families.
15. Works closely with technical assistance specialists to ensure compliance with state laws and national accreditation standards.
16. Commitment to the mission and philosophy of both the Early Childhood Education Department and the SCC Child Development Center.  
17. Prepares and submits all required daily, weekly, and monthly documentation as required by the Administrator.
18. Commitment to the community college "open door" philosophy and the comprehensive community college concept. 

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the program's needs.
2. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, college staff, and the public.
3. Ability to adhere to established due dates and deadlines for communicated and assigned tasks.
4. Ability to lift 40lbs.
5. Ability to walk, squat, kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.