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Lawrence County Community Action Partnership; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence County Community Action Partnership is seeking a Child Care Specialist in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The role involves day-to-day care for children, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, along with strong supervisory skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Candidates should be committed to professional development and compliance with all regulations.

Potential for moderate travel and a current PA Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and support operations of the Child Care Center.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care to the children in the Learning Tree Children Care and Preschool Center.
• Maintain a safe, clean physical setting and prepare materials for daily activities.
• Support social and emotional development of children.

Skills

Supervision and support of operations

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Ability to supervise and support operations of the Child Care Center.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Mental Concentration: Considerable concentration intermittently.

Interruptions: Occur constantly.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort in predominantly standing position. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Special Demands: Moderate travel. Potential eyestrain. Current PA Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

Special Requirements: History verification showing free of child abuse/neglect by authorities. Act 33/34 Clearances and staff health assessment completed.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Provide day-to-day care to the children in the Learning Tree Children Care and Preschool Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program, including child care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices.
• Helps maintain a safe, clean physical setting by preparing and cleaning up paint, art materials, etc. and sweeping, washing, dusting and vacuuming as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of materials for daily activities before children arrive.
• Displays evidence of positive and productive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Provides appropriate activities for physical, cognitive and social‑emotional development of each child.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Maintains a commitment to professionalism and continues own professional development so that decisions are based on knowledge of early childhood theories and practice.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Attends training as determined appropriate.
• Participates in and supports parent and family involvement activities.
• Establishes and maintains daily communication with families regarding child’s development and daily routine, formal and informal meetings and discussions.
• Assists and supports respectful inclusion of children with all special needs into the classroom community.
• Participates in all curricular activities.
• Assists in screening, observing and assessing children as required.
• Works with other staff in providing comprehensive services for children at the center.
• Performs other related work as required on behalf of the agency.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal and local regulations and licensing requirements.
• Ensures a high‑quality education, in keeping with the vision and goals of LCCAP.