What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Programs Specialist position at Enterprise State Community College?
Position Summary
The Child Development Programs Specialist provides comprehensive operational, administrative, and student support across all Child Development Programs, including the Child Development Center (CDC), Preschool, Pre-K classrooms, and academic Child Development courses. This position helps maintain program compliance requirements, coordinates staffing needs, supports practicum and student workers, and serves as the primary point of contact for families, students, and community partners. The Specialist also provides direct support to instructors, assists with scheduling and program logistics, and helps ensure smooth daily operations. In the absence of the Department Director, this position serves as the designated contact for communication and operational needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain registration and tuition records for Pre-K and Preschool children using Procare.
- Maintain attendance records and required documentation for the Pre-K grant and assist with required reporting.
- Maintain CACFP records and assist with monthly reporting, yearly reporting, and compliance monitoring.
- Assist with maintaining NAEYC standards and compliance across Child Development Programs.
- Monitor and respond to the Child Development Programs email account and department phone line.
- Communicate program information to parents, students, staff, and community members.
- Send approved updates to the Child Development Programs website.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of events, activities, and program functions that the Child Development Center hosts or participates in.
- Serve as the Supervisor for Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) student workers and coordinate their schedules and daily placement.
- Coordinate substitute schedules to ensure classroom coverage when full-time teachers are absent and required ratios are maintained.
- Serve as the point of contact for Practicum students and coordinate their classroom observation schedules and required hours.
- Provide guidance to Child Development students regarding coursework questions, program requirements, or general concerns.
- Serve as the central point of contact for all Child Development Program inquiries related to the CDC or academic Child Development courses.
- Assist Child Development instructors with communication, student needs, scheduling coordination, and program-related tasks.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for parents of children enrolled in the CDC.
- Act as a liaison between the CDC, college departments, families, practicum students, FWS/SYEP student workers, and community partners.
- Serve as the designated contact in the absence of the Department Director, assisting with communication, problem-solving, and operational oversight.
Qualifications
- A minimum of an Associate Degree in child development, office administration, business, or related field, required.
- Two or more years of child development, office, or related experience, required.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
A complete application packet consists of the following:
a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,- a current resume, and
- postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date.
Applications should be received by no later than May 4, 2026.
Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule E3-4 ($39,759 - $57,251).
Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279
Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.
Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.
Salary : $39,759 - $57,251