Provide direct care, education, supervision, and guidance of

        children in a childcare setting.  Apply EEC program policies and procedures in the

        performance of daily duties and assignments.  Responsible for adhering to State of

        Michigan Licensing rules and regulations.  Assist the Assistant Teachers, Lead Teachers,

        and supervisor.

Directly responsible to the Childcare Services Supervisor and may receive daily guidance and direction from Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers, as assigned. Responsible for the daily care and safety of assigned group of children.  Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.  Responsible for ensuring proper use and care of Early Education and Childcare Center building and equipment.  Responsible for the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect, as a Mandated Reporter as defined by Act #238 of the Public Acts of 1975.  Employees of a licensed childcare center must report to the center licensee (at the VFWNHC you must report to either of the Childcare Services Supervisor, Program Director, or Executive Director) within three business days after he or she has been arraigned for one or more crimes as specified in the Child Care Organizations Act (1973 PA 116).  Also attached to this position description is the Employee Notification to Child Care Center of Arraignment Form (BCAL -- 1486) to report the arraignment.