EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

The primary purpose of this position is to: Provide appropriate, specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center (CDC). In addition, performs basic oversight and supervision for a designated classroom for ages 6 months through 5 years. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed whenever the Child Development Center (CDC) Director is not physically in the facility.

Designs, implements, and reviews activity plans. The incumbent uses own initiative to design implement a variety of activity plans to stimulate and sustain the interest of children and to contribute to their social, emotional and cognitive, and physical environment. Observes and evaluates each child's health and development and reports on and maintains records of observations. Prepares and implements specialized programs for children with special needs, i.e., children with disciplinary problems, learning disabilities, or gifted children. Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assigned to assist with program activities and participates in special projects.