Early Care and Education Specialist

BJ JORDAN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Early Care and Education Specialist position, with a preference for bilingual candidates in English/Russian/Spanish. The role is based at the Central Office in Sacramento, CA. The specialist will work 8.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday. There are two levels for this position: ECE Specialist I and ECE Specialist II, each with a different pay range and specific requirements for education and experience. Both levels offer a bi-lingual incentive. The position requires specific certifications, clearances, and a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Requirements

ECE Specialist I: Must have at least 12 ECE/CD units including core courses.
ECE Specialist I: Possession of Child Development Associate Teacher or higher Permit Required.
ECE Specialist II: Minimum requirement AA/AS degree in ECE /CD/ HD or 24 ECE/CD /HD units including core courses plus 16 GE units plus 6 specialization units plus 2 adult supervision units.
ECE Specialist II: Possession of current Child Development Teacher Permit or higher Required.
ECE Specialist I: One (1) year as a teacher in a program for children in a licensed center or family child care home.
ECE Specialist II: Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Teacher in a licensed child care center or family child care home.
ECE Specialist II: At least two years’ experience in completing Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
Current CPR & First Aid certification.
Current Health & Safety in Child Care Setting course.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Fingerprint and criminal clearances required.
Must have a Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
Must have a valid CA Driver License.
Must have a Registered and Insured Vehicle.
Pre-employment physical required.
TB clearance required.
Current measles and pertussis vaccines required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual – English/Russian/Spanish (Preferred)
24 ECE/CD/HD units including core courses preferred (for ECE Specialist I).
Knowledge of DRDP preferred (for ECE Specialist I).

Responsibilities

Serve as an Early Care and Education Specialist.
Work with children in a licensed center or family child care home (for ECE Specialist I).
Complete Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) (for ECE Specialist II).
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in child care settings.