Qualifications:Education/Certification:High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificateCDA preferred Special Knowledge/Skills:Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parentsAbility to work with groups of children in a positive mannerAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsEffective organizational and communication skillsAbility to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience Experience:Some experience in an infant/childcare settingMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional SupportAssist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children. Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stoopingMotion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materialsLifting: Regular light lifting and carryingEnvironment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluidsMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.