Banner Health·Torrington, Wyoming
The Child Development Associate assists senior staff in planning and implementing educational curricula and activities to support the physical, intellectual, and social development of children. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and organized learning environment while assisting with administrative tasks like record keeping.
This position assists in the care of a group of children at a singular site. This position assists with the planning and implementation of a development/educational program for a program or child care center according to established parameters.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Assists senior staff with planning and implementation of the development/educational curriculum, lesson plans and programs in the individual classroom/playroom to ensure a well run, purposeful program that meets departmental goals and is responsive to participant needs.
2. Assists with the promotion and maintenance of a healthy learning environment that minimizes potential and actual injury. Cleans and maintains toys and materials. Demonstrates health and safety practices.
3. Assists with planning and leading creative activities that promote physical, intellectual, social and emotional competence of the enrolled children. Participates in the social development of young children.
4. Participates in other various activities which may consist of record keeping, maintaining inventories and ordering or reporting needed resources. Assists children and parents as necessary.
5. This position works under regular supervision from senior staff. This position may have frequent interaction with employees/physicians and their family members, patients/residents, visitors, community agencies and vendors.
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Experience working with young children from birth to age five in classroom setting. An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education that encompass the following: child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development, including relevant field-based experience, from an accredited institution.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience working with children. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and experience working with children from birth to age five.
Market context
In Wyoming, Child Development Associate positions commonly seek candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience working with children; early childhood education training and birth-to-five experience can strengthen an application. Before applying, highlight age-group experience and relevant coursework, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, including the listed Great Place To Work Certification.