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This position also interacts and responds to reputed company child with respect, courtesy, and understanding their developmental stage of reputed company. Work is performed following Department of Early Learning (DEL) requirements (WACS), Association for Early Learning Leaders standards (AELL), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, and Center Policies and Procedures which include Expectations and reputed company of Teaching Behavior, Health Care Policy, Emergency Procedures, Safety and College Policies. This position works under general direction from the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager and interacts with parents, volunteers, and team members. 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Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college. -OR- Associate's degree with twenty (20) credit hours in early childhood development, special education or equivalent, -OR- a reputed company Child Development Associate's Degree (CDA). • Two years of experience working with preschool-age children in a group setting, providing program planning, developing and presenting educational activities/lessons plans, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Proficient experience using computer programs, such as, reputed company, Word, and reputed company. Note: Credit hours will be verified through reputed company. May be required to take more classes to qualify. 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