EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

Senior Educational Technician

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the oversight and coordinate specialized developmental care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age in the child development program. To serve as a senior educational technician and provide support and guidance to appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees, and other employees as assigned. Facilitates appropriate instruction for children in assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, in operation of the center during extended hours and in the absence of the Assistant Director and/or Director.

Duties:

1. Responsible for technical program oversight of program assistants, lead program assistants, and technicians providing them mentoring, training and instruction.
2. Provides age-appropriate developmental care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
3. Ensures a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all children. Serves as a facility safety monitor: conducts daily indoor and outdoor, fire, safety and health inspections of the facility prior to opening.
4. Prepares daily activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age that supports the inclusion of children with special needs.