Child Care Specialist (Child Development)

JOB SUMMARY

The Childcare Specialist provides child development services for children of program participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Always ensure the safety and supervision of the children.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all children.
• Record and monitor the daily activities of children at the development center.
• Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess the developmental needs of students.
• Aid in the general operation of the child development center including organization and cleanliness, errands, office supplies inventory, ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking

Stooping / Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility

Moving between offices / clients ☒ Driving – light errands ☐ Climbing

Lifting / carrying heavy items ☒ Driving – in the course of job duties ☒ Using hands / fingers

Pushing / pulling / dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods

Working outside / underground