Childcare Accommodations Specialist

Sunshine House • Greenville, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accommodations Specialist is responsible for the review of special accommodations requests made by families during the enrollment process and after admissions. The Specialist will also be responsible for conducting professional development sessions with center leadership staff and teachers as well as supporting centers in continuing to provide reasonable accommodation related to meal modifications and various medical issues. Other requirements include excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to evaluate and solve problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, psychology, pediatric health care (other related fields will be considered)
• Two to five years of experience working with children
• General understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Proficient computer skills
• Willing to attend continuing education as needed
• Exceptional knowledge of developmentally-appropriate practice in early childhood
• Exceptional knowledge of widely-held expectations for children served in our early care settings
• Comprehensive knowledge of American with Disabilities Act
• Practical knowledge and use of chosen curriculum including the following: planning form and planning resources, applicable daily schedule, child portfolios as well as observations, work samples, and assessments
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and consultation in early care settings
• Communicate clearly and honestly and work closely with colleagues
• Complete work with minimal supervision
• Ability to juggle a variety of duties at multiple schools at the same time
• Ability to occasionally travel to other areas when needed to help with special projects which may involve evening, weekends, or overnight stays
• Must be financially responsible and transparent with company funds
• Ability to complete required reports weekly reports, P-Card Statements and Expense reports, action plans, etc.) thoroughly and on time
• Responds to requests from colleagues in a timely manner
• Servant leadership philosophy and customer-service orientation
• Flexible and organized with the ability to adapt to what is needed in each situation
• Self-motivated with the desire to challenge self and others to learn
• Ability to set goals for self and manage those goals

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range.

Responsibilities

• Review accommodations requests to determine needed information to support the enrollment process
• Make enrollment decisions based on requested accommodations
• Conduct monthly spot-check reviews of current center accommodations
• Conduct monthly professional development with new center directors concerning the accommodations process
• Provide consultation and training for early educators to interpret and implement accommodation plans and medical action plans for children with special health care needs
• Meet with the accommodations director weekly to review current requests
• Maintain a basic understanding of licensing regulations related to meals, immunizations, first aid procedures, and related accommodations
• Complete documentation as required and submit in a timely manner
• Actively participate in the orientation and onboarding of new employees as appropriate, including but not limited to in-person and/or virtual training
• Implement short and long-range professional and program goals and objectives for self
• Recommend new policies, procedures, and professional development to attain high-quality results for self and others
• Uphold the Mission and Vision of The Sunshine House
• Comply with all safety, security, compliance and quality standards and procedures established by the company and regulatory authorities

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Annual salary evaluations
• Support for advancement (like tuition reimbursement)
• Discounted childcare
• Same day pay available
• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Referral bonus
• Fantastic Benefits Package
• Choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC
• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program
• Paid time off starts accruing from day one
• More time off earned with longer tenure
• 7 paid holidays
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon
• Paid Birthday holiday
• All required professional development is paid
• Payment for the CDA program
• Support TEACH
• Paid training & professional development
• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program
• Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level