Ability to: Plan, prepare, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly curriculum Devine and interpret curriculum goals and objectives Develop and implement instructional and recreational activities according to the needs of the children and center policy Instruct and supervise children of various ages involved in child development center activities Develop and maintained effective relationships with preschool and school-aged children, students, parents and staff Understand interpret and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies laws and regulations Observe evaluate and record the children's development Recognize and define present and potential behavioral and learning problems of children Apply appropriate disciplinary action Prepare for and conduct parent conferences Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and disabled population of families Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work . Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: Principles and practices in early childhood education Principles and practices of curriculum planning Age appropriate methods and techniques of instruction Appropriate activities for children of various age and skill level Socialization techniques Health and safety requirements for children Appropriate safety precautions and procedures Methods of observing, evaluating, and recording child behavior Child development assessment techniques Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations governing the operations and activities of a child development center Oral and written communication skills Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Principles of report preparation .