This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11606893 Child DevelopmentAssociate, CDL

　　Human Development and Family Studies

　　WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the qualityof life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, andaround the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminateknowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation ofexperts and leaders.

　　Be a part of our story. For 75 years, the CDL has been preparing youngchildren for success by offering play-based, developmentally appropriatecurriculum, designed at the classroom level to meet the needs andinterests of the children enrolled. The CDL facilitates studentobservations of children, allows select research/teaching projects tooccur at the school, and serves as a center for teacher training. Sinceit opened, more than 4,000 children and 84,000 University of Illinoisstudents have benefited from teaching and learning opportunities at theCDL. When you join the CDL team, you are joining a legacy of leadershipthat has impacted thousands of lives. You will join a collegialatmosphere where teachers are truly supported not only through promotionopportunities, but also in daily operation support. Be part of athree-teacher team that allows you the flexibility and freedom to becreative in your teaching approach.

　　Job Summary

　　Employees in positions assigned to this level participate in theimplementation of the total childcare program of the facility, workingin cooperation with other Associates and under general supervision fromhigher-level personnel.

　　Duties & Responsibilities

　　Curriculum

　　Participate in planning and carry out appropriate activities promotingthe intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of thechildren 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 dailyschedule, or child\'s participation in activities).

　　Under the supervision and with the support of the Head Teacher, preparereports on the growth and development of assigned children inpreparation for parent-teacher conferences.

　　Care for classroom equipment and materials and performs necessaryhousekeeping tasks.

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

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

　　Daily Caregiving

　　Supervise children to safeguard their health and safety.

　　Provide for the physical needs of the children (such as supervisingfeeding, 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 oruniversity with six semester in courses related directly to child careand/or child development, from birth to age six;

　　OR

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

　　OR

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

　　Possession of credentials required by Illinois Department of Childrenand Family Services for employment as a Child Care Worker in a licensedchildcare facility

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

　　For more information about the Child Development Associate, CivilService classification:

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