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Child Development Associate

University/Agency Western Illinois University
Civil Service Classification Child Development Associate
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Posting Duration 8/7/2020 - 8/14/2020
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

A(n) Child Development Associate typically -

1. supervises children to safeguard their health and safety.
2. participates in planning and carries out appropriate activities promoting the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the children.
3. provides for the physical needs of the children (such as supervising feeding, dressing, naps, and other activities).
4. maintains 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).
5. participates in training and evaluation of student staff.
6. cares for classroom equipment and materials and performs necessary housekeeping tasks.
7. cooperates with research activities by providing information or directing the children to participate in a requested activity.
8. participates in staff meetings with higher level personnel and works cooperatively with other staff members.
9. substitutes for higher level personnel, if needed and qualified.
10. performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

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


Salary


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Child Development Associate


Contact Information


University/Agency Western Illinois University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Human Resources
Phone Number 309-298-1971
Address Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Comments 9 month- appointment