Child Development Specialist

Summary

The Child Development Specialist provides classroom oversight and instruction serving children of all ages in a State Licensed Therapeutic Childcare program. Delivers care and supervision to children ensuring all licensing regulations are followed. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop behavioral/developmental plans.

Essential Functions

• Supports children of all ages; ensures the health and safety of all children which may include, feeding, diapering, toilet training, transitions, play, and other age-appropriate activities
• Develops and implements weekly lesson plans that enhance children’s growth and resiliency
• Ensures program and agency policies and procedures for behavior in the classroom, and provides a positive learning environment
• Completes monthly assessments on individual children
• Evaluates children’s development and growth, and recommends therapeutic supports
• Maintains daily attendance, facilitates meals and snacks
• Confers with parents on children’s progress and needs
• Responsible for the appearance, age-appropriate arrangement, and cleanliness of the classroom
• Assists in supervision, support, and daily direction of interns and volunteers
• Participates in staff meetings, and program reviews and collaborates in TC-wide events
• Meets regularly with Supervisor regarding children and program success and challenges
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the CSTAR and other databases, including updating service and case notes; updates goals in ADP bi-monthly throughout the year
• Pm-time completion of assigned training and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 12 units of child development including child growth and development, family/child and community, infant/toddler development, and curriculum courses
• One (1) year of experience as a teacher in a licensed childcare center
• First Aid & CPR-Pediatric certificate
• Basic user of MS Office
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check upon employment
• Be at least 21 years of age, have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years
• Annual Tuberculosis screening and/or other screenings when necessary.

The Pay rate for this role is based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The initial offer usually falls between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable salary range. Pay Band N3 $21.82 - $28.07 (Midpoint $24.56)