Promotes the social, physical and intellectual growth of children; provides developmentally appropriate care; observes and documents children's learning and development; supervises classroom operations in the absence of the Lead Teacher; communicates effectively with children, all center staff and families. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.