Child Care Trainer/Monitor

Tohono O'odham Nation • Sells, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position trains and monitors child care providers to ensure compliance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant's minimum health and safety standards. The work is reviewed upon completion for compliance with general organization/department goals, policies, and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines that allow flexibility in selecting methods, determining work priorities, and planning/coordinating projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, proper diet, nutritional guidelines, safety rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of state and local safety and health standards.
• Skill in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids.
• Skill in interacting with other agencies or departments associated with child care providers.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of work experience in working with children and families in a child development environment such as a nursery, day care, or a child care provider setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid within the first six months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a Food Handler's card.
• Must satisfy health requirements as defined by the federal program standards.
• Must enroll in Child Development Associate (CDA) courses within the first six months of hire to seek CDA credential.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and enforces Health and Safety Regulations and statutory requirements in accordance with state and local standards.
• Plans and schedules training for child care providers in areas such as nutrition, first aid, CPR, and communicable diseases.
• Conducts center-based and in-home health and safety visits prior to approval for child care services.
• Provides technical assistance to early childhood development and before/after school programs.
• Develops and plans activities to improve the availability of child care services through resource and referral networks, and consumer education to ensure parental access.
• Assists the Program Manager with determining grant eligibility for child care providers to help meet state and local compliance and regulatory mandates and/or Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintains a record of substantiated parental complaints and makes this information available to the public.
• Assists in the development of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Plan.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree