Early Childhood Support Specialist - Meaningful Impact & Benefits

Child Care Resources Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Job summary

Richland County First Steps in Columbia, SC seeks an Early Childhood Education Support Specialist for its Early Head Start program. The role focuses on high-quality care and education for children aged 8 weeks to 3 years, supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: CDA or state certificate focused on infant and toddler development required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in a licensed childcare facility with children ages 0-3.
• Certifications: Valid Adult/ Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers ages 0–3.
• Maintain clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environments.
• Assist with classroom instruction, daily activities, and child supervision.
• Support weekly lesson plans in collaboration with infant and toddler teachers.
• Encourage parental involvement in children’s learning experiences and programming.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements (DSS, DHEC, CACFP) and complete required paperwork on time.
• Rotate kitchen duties between Early Childhood Support Specialists.

Education

CDA or state certificate focused on infant & toddler development

Associate or bachelor's degree in Child Development / Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

Richland County First Steps in Columbia, SC seeks an Early Childhood Education Support Specialist for its Early Head Start program. The role focuses on high-quality care and education for children aged 8 weeks to 3 years, supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional nights and weekends.