Childcare Specialist

Mental Health Systems; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a Childcare Specialist to provide development services for children of program participants. You will supervise children, support their development, and help manage daily activities at the center.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to center operations. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with CA driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred or required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Cultural Competency understanding is required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 developmental needs of students.
• Aid in general operation of 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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 developmental needs of students.


• Aid in general operation of 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.


• Cultural Competency understanding required.


• Bilingual preferred.


• If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

• 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

Other Duties

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).