FSC Child Development Specialist - Excel Center

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage the daily operation of the Family Support Center to ensure high standards of care, education safety and well-being of children/families. To provide comprehensive services to children in the areas of cognition, gross motor, fine motor, social and emotional development in a clean, safe, orderly and well managed environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of Family Support
• Maintain appropriate welcoming environment where infants/toddlers are accepted and respected as individuals
• Responsible for the daily operation of the Family Support Center, including planning and teaching within the classroom setting daily
• Ensure all center activities are in full compliance with the Family Support model
• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers, including screenings, assessments, and development of children's individual classroom plans
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development
• Ensure the program curriculum is fully implemented, lesson plans are followed, and individualized needs of each child are met
• Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education
• Conducts ongoing training for all early childhood staff to ensure proper care and developmental opportunities for participants and families
• Conduct monthly staff meetings, encourage opportunities for team building, provide support for teachers, and maintain staff records
• Recruit, select, hire, train new staff and provide staff development opportunities

• Develops instruction programs for children, counsels parents, provides supervision to staff, and maintains records of program activity
• Always maintains a professional and courteous attitude, willing to be flexible and assume new job responsibilities
• Perform other duties as needed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in early child education, Special Education or related field required; Master's preferred
• Two years' experience providing instruction to children 0-3 years
• 1 year of supervisory experience required
• Six 3 credit courses in Early Childhood Education w/ emphasis on infant/toddler

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment Early Head Start CJIS criminal background investigation clearance required
• Pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen clearance per Early Head Start guidelines required

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:

• Responsible for supervising teachers, teacher assistants, center assistants, and volunteers
• Position requires the supervision of up to 2 staff

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid (required)
• Annual recertification of Universal Precaution (required)
• 90/45 hours Childcare Certificate (required)
• 9 hours Communication Course Certificate (required)
• 45 hours Director Administration Certificate (required)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents/children, and community
• Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a preschool program
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents and children
• Ability to maintain all records required by federal, state and local authorities
• Ability to organize and facilitate staff meetings and parent conferences
• Ability to coordinate special events and outings
• Ability to conduct annual performance reviews
• Ability to hire/train new staff
• Ability to prepare agendas for meetings and written reports
• Ability to facilitate all staff and curriculum planning meetings
• Ability to promote strong teamwork by offering support, guidance, and supervision to staff
• Ability to recruit, outreach and build partnerships
• Ability to identify and support staff training
• Ability to outline expectations for and monitor communication with parents
• Ability to conduct ongoing review of preschool policies/procedures
• Ability to assure program compliance with local, state and federal regulation and codes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary

Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and files. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons

Light

Lifting up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Medium

Lifting up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Heavy

Lifting up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel is defined as travel to all areas within Goodwill's territory (Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, Baltimore City and the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland). In some cases, long-distance travel, including overnights, may be required but is typically planned in advance. In some cases, travel may be unplanned.

None

Up to 25% of working time

Up to 50% of working time

Up to 75% of working time

More than 75% of working time

Must have access to personal vehicle

Company vehicle to be provided for business related travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Limited

General office environment where the employee is infrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles or outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually quiet.

Moderate

Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

High

Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. The noise level is usually loud.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, and short-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 2 weeks' vacation, 10 days sick per year
• 10 holidays and 2 floating holidays for Admin and Workforce Development, 9 holidays and 4 floating holidays for Retail per year, holidays for the Contracts division is determined according to the government schedule in effect for those locations
• Tuition reimbursement up to 75% of tuition costs and 100% of fees
• 401(k) and 403(b) annual employer contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement, up to $60 quarterly
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling and referral services
• Credit Union membership at MECU and SECU
• 25% Store Discount