What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDA Program Assistant position at CentroNia?
Position Title: CDA Program Assistant
Program: CentroNía Institute
Classification: Full Time- Non Exempt
Wage: $20/h
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: CDA Program Director
Job Summary:
The CDA Program Assistant supports the Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Program Coordinator with the implementation of a successful and high-quality CDA program that is deeply rooted in CentroNía Institute’s vision and philosophy.
Essential responsibilities:
- Provide written and verbal program information and promotional materials to community partners, including CCR&R and Child Development Centers, to extend program reach to target populations.
- Support waitlist outreach and help respond to CDA candidate inquiries
- Schedule Admissions Interviews between candidates and program leadership.
- Help with the distribution of program coursebooks and supplemental materials.
- Assist the CDA Program Coordinator with documentation of activities and inputting relevant candidate demographic data into Quickbase and Excel tracking tools.
- Support program leadership and faculty with scheduling logistics and communications related to classes and monthly meetings.
- Help with logistics related to the annual graduation celebration for CDA candidates.
- Support the CDA Program Coordinator in arranging field placements for participants needing to fulfill the 480-practicum requirement with the Infant/Toddler, Preschool and School Age programs.
- Input tracking data into Quickbase and Excel tracking tools (e.g., employment details, attendance, course progress, attainment of credentials, etc.)
- Other duties assigned by the CDA Program Coordinator
Required Core Competencies:
- Commitment to growth through attendance to professional development activities.
- Computer Proficiency (Windows, Excel, Internet, Email and database management)
- Ability to contribute new ideas and diverse methods of problem-solving to the group.
- Professional and effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Professional and respectful attitude towards children, families and staff.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, continual learning, and taking initiative.
- Able to work independently or with others in a team approach.
- Able to work with a diverse population
- Flexible with work schedule when necessary
- Respectful of diversity and open-minded.
- Helpful to others an able to work cooperatively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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