Child Care Specialist

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

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 12 units in Child Development, and one year of experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Cultural Competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.

☒ 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

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).

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Full-time

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