Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive: Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 50 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling, sitting on low chairs or on the floor; Employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms; Employee must be able to detect unsafe situations by sight or sound and must be able to move quickly to intervene in unsafe situations; Employee must be able to see and. Educational & Experiential Requirements: DCF 45 hours (Introductory 30 Child Care Training Hours, 10 Hour Special Needs and 5 Literacy Hours); A Bachelor or Associates degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelor or Associate degree with 18 credits in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children OR; A Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education; Supervisory teaching.