Childcare Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Childcare Specialist to support and guide activities in a vibrant daycare setting. This role involves creating enriching lesson plans, ensuring the safety and development of children, and maintaining effective communication with staff and parents. If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in their lives, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment. Join a team that values creativity, safety, and community engagement while helping shape the future of young minds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in childcare or education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lesson plans and enforce daycare policies.
• Transport members and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Group Leadership Skills

Listening Skills

Ability to Work with Diverse Groups

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Child-Related Field

Early Childhood Certificate

Child Development Credential

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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TITLE: Childcare Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Daycare Director

Status: ❒ Exempt ❒ Non-Exempt

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

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. Assists with other duties as requested by the Daycare Director.
7. Able to pass all background checks required by the Department of Education.
8. Provides guidance and acts as a role model/mentor to assure conduct, safety, and development of all members.
9. Helps maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a productive and clean work environment, reporting major issues to supervisor.
10. Maintains close professional contact with all staff members, supervisor, and volunteers to communicate on Club operations and the needs of members.
11. Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, and quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
12. Supervises 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:
3. A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours.
4. A child development credential by an organization listed in § 22.1-289.048 of the Code of Virginia.
5. A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization; or
6. Have six months of supervised programmatic experience.
7. Excellent organizational, communication, interviewing, and listening skills.
8. Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
9. CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
10. 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.