Child Care Specialist

Tennessee Board of Regents•Chattanooga, TN

6d•$35,460 - $41,666•Onsite

About The Position

A Child Care Specialist serves as a classroom teacher in the Child Development Center at Chattanooga State. Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Director of the Child Development Center, the position manages an Early Childhood Education classroom and provides quality childcare and age-appropriate learning experiences designed to promote children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth. The center serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, including children of college students, faculty, and staff. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and reporting requirements. It creates a safe, inviting, and educational environment; supports college students’ practicum service learning; and guides classroom practices aligned with the college’s mission and values and Tennessee Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing rules. The Child Care Specialist also supports children’s appreciation of individual differences and a welcoming, equitable learning environment.

Requirements

CPR and First Aid Certification must be obtained within six months of employment.
Educational practicum experience or one year of experience in a licensed child care center.
Obtain a physical and mental health evaluation to determine ability to perform job duties.
Ability to use instructional methods, materials, and program development and knowledge of children’s psychological and biological needs.
Oral and written communication skills for instructing children and adults and conducting parent conferences.
Interpersonal skills to observe and conduct multiple simultaneous activities and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to evaluate routine and crisis situations and make decisions using sound judgment.
Ability to perform physical requirements associated with supervising young children.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle multiple simultaneous work demands, remain flexible, and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage an Early Childhood Education classroom and provide age-appropriate learning experiences.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and reporting requirements applicable to the Child Development Center.
Create an inviting, safe, and educational environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Lead and guide college students in practicum service learning and supervise Early Childhood Education practicum students.
Develop and implement age-appropriate learning and development activities.
Perform routine cleaning duties to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Assist children with personal needs and hygiene.
Organize visual aids to create interesting and attractive learning environments.
Maintain attendance and evaluation records and conduct parent conferences.
Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
Help children develop an appreciation for individual differences, including cultural backgrounds, family structures, socioeconomic circumstances, gender differences, and varying abilities and needs.
Support classroom practices that recognize individual needs, promote equal opportunities, and provide quality services to college students and their children.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.