In a warm and nurturing environment, the Children's Center at John Jay College provides quality child care, and an early education program that meets the needs of both the student parent and the young child. The early childhood center supports John Jay student parents, to fully participate in college life and attain their educational goals. The Center's early childhood program is designed for children of ages 6 months to 4 years of age.

-Provide daily support, guidance and instruction while meeting the needs of each individual child throughout the daily schedule and classroom routine.

-Follow and implement developmentally appropriate practices and age-appropriate activities with children.

-Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum.

-Follow-up and communication with the Center Director on all matters pertaining to the operations of the classroom, students, and parents.

-Collaboration, and team player with all other classroom staff and or classroom volunteers, interns, work-study, etc.

-Maintain an ethic code of confidentiality.

-Adhere to all policies, procedures of the DOHMH, CUNY, John Jay College and all other regulatory agencies.

-Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.

-Attend staff meeting, staff trainings, professional development, and other Center functions and activities.

-Be responsive to Lead Teachers and other supervisors, taking and following through on requests and directions in a cooperative manner.

-Pass on information from parents to Lead Teachers, and referring parents to Lead Teachers as appropriate.

-Be professional and supportive to others, in the spirit of maintaining a professional work environment.

-Be flexible to meet program needs, including assisting teachers and children in other groups as needed.

-Perform other duties as assigned.