Child Development Floater

To assist and support the classroom teacher and therapy staff in program implementation and day to day care and supervision of enrolled children.

1. Assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of daily classroom activities
2. Offer flexibility that is needed for the changing environments of each classroom.  Must be willing to work in each classroom with various teachers and children as the program demands.
3. Assist with organizing the learning environment, setting up learning centers, and preparing materials and supplies
4. Supervise the classroom in the absence of the teachers
5. Perform general classroom housekeeping duties, including: preparing snacks and lunch, feeding children, pottying and diapering children, and general clean up, etc.
6. Work under the guidance of the teacher and therapists and assist in developmental activities
7. Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom
8. Ensure a safe and nurturing environment in the classroom with primary importance on the safety and well- being of each child
9. Exercise appropriate and positive discipline procedures as established by Center policy
10. Attend and be a part of in-service sessions, classroom meetings and staff meetings
11. Become knowledgeable about the individual needs and well-being of each child in the classroom
12. Maintain open communication with the parents and all other family members
13. Know and follow DCFS licensing standards
14. Become familiar with and adhere to the philosophies and policies of the center
15. Be willing to learn and be instructed in the skills required for working in a special education, early childhood, or infant development program
16. Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude as a team member.
17. Provides services consistent with established Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region Mission, Values, and Philosophy.
18. Maintains client confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
19. Adhere to Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region Code of Ethics.  Comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations. 
20. Participates in other activities that support department and Center projects and goals as requested.

1. High school graduate or the equivalent
2. At least 18 years of age
3. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. up to 20 times per day
4. Must relate well to children and families
5. As required by DCFS, all employees must possess the following qualities:

1. Emotional maturity when working with children and their families
2. Cooperation with purpose and services of the program
3. Respect for children and adults
4. Compassion, understanding and patience
5. Physical and mental health that do not interfere with job description
6. Good personal hygiene
7. Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and abilities