Child Development Associate, CDL

Duties Responsibilities Curriculum Participate in planning and carry out appropriate activities promoting the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the children in accordance with licensing requirements and NAEYC standards. Maintain daily communication and cooperation with parents of children (such as child’s mental and physical condition, changes in daily schedule, or child’s participation in activities).

Under the supervision and with the support of the Head Teacher, prepare reports on the growth and development of assigned children in preparation for parent-teacher conferences. Care for classroom equipment and materials and performs necessary housekeeping tasks. Cooperate with research activities by providing information or directing the children to participate in a requested activity.

Participate in staff meetings with higher level personnel and work cooperatively with other staff members. Daily Caregiving Supervise children to safeguard their health and safety. Provide for the physical needs of the children (such as supervising feeding, dressing, naps, and other activities). Adult Supervision Participate in training and evaluation of student staff.

Substitute for higher level personnel, if needed and qualified.