This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11846604 Child Development Associate, CDL

Human Development and Family Studies

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders.

Be a part of our story. For 75 years, the CDL has been preparing young children for success by offering play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum, designed at the classroom level to meet the needs and interests of the children enrolled. The CDL facilitates student observations of children, allows select research/teaching projects to occur at the school, and serves as a center for teacher training. Since it opened, more than 4,000 children and 84,000 University of Illinois students have benefited from teaching and learning opportunities at the CDL. When you join the CDL team, you are joining a legacy of leadership that has impacted thousands of lives. You will join a collegial atmosphere where teachers are truly supported not only through promotion opportunities, but also in daily operation support. Be part of a three-teacher team that allows you the flexibility and freedom to be creative in your teaching approach.

Job Summary

Employees in positions assigned to this level participate in the implementation of the total childcare program of the facility, working in cooperation with other Associates and under general supervision from higher-level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum

Participate in planning and carry out appropriate activities promoting the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the children in accordance with licensing requirements and NAEYC standards.

Maintain daily communication and cooperation with parents of children (such as child\'s mental and physical condition, changes in daily schedule, or child\'s participation in activities).

Under the supervision and with the support of the Head Teacher, prepare reports on the growth and development of assigned children in preparation for parent-teacher conferences.

Care for classroom equipment and materials and performs necessary housekeeping tasks.

Cooperate with research activities by providing information or directing the children to participate in a requested activity.

Participate in staff meetings with higher level personnel and work cooperatively with other staff members.

Daily Caregiving

Supervise children to safeguard their health and safety.

Provide for the physical needs of the children (such as supervising feeding, dressing, naps, and other activities).

Adult Supervision

Participate in training and evaluation of student staff.

Substitute for higher level personnel, if needed and qualified.

Physical Demands

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Rarely

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

Pushing/Pulling : Frequently

Climbing : Rarely

Balancing : Frequently

Bending/Stooping : Frequently

Kneeling : Frequently

Squatting/Crouching : Frequently

Crawling : Occasionally

Reaching : Frequently

Grip/Dexterity : Frequently

Twisting : Occasionally

Talking : Frequently

Hearing : Frequently

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

Visual Acuity : Occasionally

Working Conditions

Work Outdoors : Occasionally

Minimum Qualifications

1. Sixty semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six;

OR

One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, indergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester hours in courses related directly to child development, from birth to age six;

OR

Completion of credentialing programs approved by the Department in accordance with Appendix G of this Part. g) Persons who were deemed qualified as a childcare worker or school-age worker prior to January 1, 1985, continue to be deemed qualified as an early childhood teacher or school-age worker.

Possession of credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Worker in a licensed childcare facility

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services required credentials can be reviewed at: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089004070D01400R.html

For more information about the Child Development Associate, Civil Service classification:

https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/Detail.aspx?tblClassIndexID=2710