Childcare Specialist ( Childcare Providers, Caregiver

Overview

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

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

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 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.

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

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).