Childcare Specialist

About the role

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.

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

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.

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

Requirements

• 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) conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment.
• 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. 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
• 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.