Child Development Specialist

Child Development Specialist

Participates as lead instructor in planning, supervising and implementing the classroom program in compliance with state requirements, contract standards, and applicable policies and procedures.

• As the lead instructor, perform a variety of technical tasks relative to child development, including the development of weekly lesson plans that involve age‑level developmentally appropriate activities and that demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in planning programs and in the use of materials.
• Lead in the instruction of children in a childcare age unit through the development and implementation of lesson plans and other activities.
• Participate as lead instructor in providing demonstrations of age‑appropriate development and behavior of children.
• Provide guidance to community college students regarding Center rules and regulations related to Child Development and Early Childhood programs; assist with the daily assignments to students and the evaluation of classroom activities and performance.
• Prepare reports and correspondence regarding classroom operations and activities; maintain and record training hours and attendance records.
• Organize and participate in games; read stories and teach simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs and similar activities; help children develop habits of caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books; and direct activities in eating, resting, and toileting. Maintain discipline, physical organization and cleanliness in the classroom.
• Communicate informally with parents on children’s progress and behavior.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings; plan and implement staff training as requested.
• Attend the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and report to work punctually.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Complete duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College.
• Participate in the development of outcomes, monitor assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assist in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
• Participate in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College.
• Serve on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor.
• Support the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Promote positive morale and teamwork within the department and provide exceptional customer service to students, faculty and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A strong commitment to the mission of Texas Southmost College.
• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of childcare services.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal and State laws, codes and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining positive and effective working relationships with parents, children, staff, faculty, students and the community.
• Demonstrated experience in providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrated experience concentrating on detailed tasks during numerous interruptions.
• Capacity to listen and respond to questions and concerns.
• Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines.
• Skills in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform and excel in a high‑tech all‑digital environment.
• Proficient in the use of e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
• Demonstrate organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to many varied situations.
• Ability to assume full responsibility for a group of children as…