Childcare Specialist

Childcare Specialist

Childcare specialist provides support and direction for activities provided within a specifically-focused program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

Key roles (essential job responsibilities):

1. Enforces the development of appropriate daycare-related policies.
2. Creates engaging and enriching lesson plans for age-appropriate programming.
3. Transports club members in club vehicles during school year and summer camp.
4. Maintains confidentiality of all members participating in club programming.
5. Enforces policies set by state licensing agency.
6. Assist with other duties as requested by the Daycare Director.
7. Able to pass all background checks required by the Department of Education.
8. Provide guidance and act as a role model/mentor to assure conduct, safety and development of all members.
9. Help maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment, reporting major issues to supervisor.
10. Maintain close professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members.
11. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, and quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
12. Supervise club members to ensure continuous sight, sound and supervision.

Qualifications:

Childcare Specialist shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following:

1. Have an endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university.
2. Have three months of programmatic experience and at least one of the following education backgrounds:
1. A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours.
2. A child development credential by an organization listed in § 22.1-289.048 of the Code of Virginia.
3. A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization; or
3. Have six months of supervised programmatic experience.
4. Excellent organizational, communication, interviewing, and listening skills.
5. Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
6. CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
7. Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of parents and children.

Physical requirements/work environment:

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.