Child Care Specialist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

This position is responsible for monitoring child care providers to determine compliance with laws, policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for performing monitoring visits and submitting recommendations to Team Leads for approval or denial of registration applications or renewals of child care homes and centers within the assigned counties and caseload.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Bachelor’s Degree required, with coursework in elementary or early childhood education, sociology, psychology, child development, or closely related field
Professional experience in the licensing of child care facilities, elementary or early childhood education, social services for children, (e.g., child abuse and neglect complaint investigations, foster child care, resource/referral, etc.), child health services, or experience in the provision of child care in a licensed child care home or a licensed or regulated child care facility.

Job summary 2

The Child Care Specialist helps to support families looking for child care providers and determining child care assistance eligibility. This positions works with the most vulnerable populations offering the best quality customer service to find resources for families elevating families, children, and their community to success.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Work with low income families to determine eligibility for child care payment assistance.
Provide technical assistance regarding subsidized child care to clients, providers, and the community.
Maintain confidentiality of agency, client, and child care provider information.
Maintain positive rapport with client and child care provider.
Maintain a working knowledge of other social services available to parents and child care providers.
Verify client and child care provider eligibility in assigned caseload.
- Process applications, approvals, cancellations, denials and redeterminations.
- Authorize child care payments for child care providers.
- Maintain complete and accurate records on computerized database system within assigned caseload.

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Associate's degree (or 66+ hours of college credit) is preferred.
Experience with or knowledge of Child Care Resource and Referral Service or child care services and experience working with families with low income and/or child care subsidies is desired.
- Effective communicator with ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, board of directors, and the general public.

Job summary 3

Child Care Specialist is responsible for the design, delivery and implementation of training activities and/or learning opportunities for licensing staff and other internal and external users, enabling them to master appropriate skills to maintain and/or increase professional competencies.

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Plans, implements, evaluates and ensures all activities related to staff development and training for the Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch, including other internal and external users.
- Represents the Licensing Branch on CCATS and ELIS projects to include coordination of the respective User Groups.
- Assists in the management contracts and TORFP’s of the State's child care systems including licensing (CCATS) and inspections (ELIS) monitoring.
- Works with advocates in the field of early childhood to coordinate efforts between agencies and answer questions in regards to the Licensing Branch of the Office of Child Care.

Requirements & Skills 3

Possession of a Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work. Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program.
Two additional years of experience directly related to the position option may be substituted for the required Master’s Degree.
Possession of a Doctorate in a field related to the position option may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Job summary 4

The Child Care Specialist is responsible for co-planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and child assessments, and maintaining a safe & nurturing environment, in a childcare education program for children. The Child Care Specialist may supervise the work (as assigned) of student staff, work study students, student interns, and student teachers. This position also prepares and leads assigned parent/teacher conferences.

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Requirements & Skills 4

Physical stamina and ability to lift 50 pounds minimum.
Ability to relate positively to children, parents, and staff.
Skill in written and oral communications.
Skill in planning and implementing early childhood curriculum.
- Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations regarding populations with diverse economic and racial backgrounds.
- Knowledge of and current certification in first aid and CPR.
- Ability to communicate (orally and written) in English and Spanish preferred.

Job summary 5

Child Care Specialist cares for and teaches young children in a child care environment. Maintains the orderly arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom. Protects the health and safety of children in the program. Attends parent and staff meetings and participates in discussions concerning the general evaluation of the programs. Performs related duties as required.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Supervise and care for children in the 3-5 year age range both indoors and outdoors.
- Communicate daily with parents.
- Supervise assistant.

Requirements & Skills 5

High school graduation or GED.
One year of experience working with young children in a licensed child care center.
Hands on experience leading 0-5 year olds.
Formal training in a child related field.
Previous experience working in an accredited center.
- Previous lead teacher experience teaching pre-k.
- Stable work history.
- Bilingual a plus.

Job summary 6

As a Child Care Specialist you will review applications in accordance with standard procedures outlined in the Subsidy Operations Manual to determine eligibility for all subsidized child care programs and provide information to families regarding quality child care options. Applications are distributed daily and expected to be completed and returned at the end of each work day.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Reviewing applications and calculating household income to determine program eligibility
Communicating with families and providers in person, by phone and through written correspondence
Informing program participants of child care options
Explaining program requirements and procedures to families and child care providers
Providing community referrals
Linking participants to child care resources and referrals
- Assisting child care providers with payment and eligibility inquiries
- Entering data into internal and external databases
- Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department

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Job summary 7

As a Child Care Specialist you will impact the lives of the children in care in the Assessment Center. You will provide structured child care and an environment of consistent structure, guidance and nurture in all program activities.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Maintaining a positive attitude and approach when working with the children.
Providing and environment that is growth producing and which stimulates self-confidence and trust, and respect of people.
- Plan, monitor and coordinate children's activities in conjunction with other program staff.
- Supervise children according to policy, regulatory requirements, and the needs of the children in care.
- Participate in training, staff meetings and supervisory conferences to develop and enhance skills.

Requirements & Skills 7

A High School Diploma or (G.E.D.) with understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to perform child containment when necessary.
- Ability to take CPR, First Aid and participate in training as necessary.
- Age 21 with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Job summary 8

The Child Care Specialist serves as information and communication sources for parents, colleagues, providers, and other agencies to help link families with quality child care options. The Child Care Specialist is responsible for working with families from diverse backgrounds, determining child care needs, entering appropriate information into ERP, continuously monitoring child care schedules and be the team lead for the data management system.

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Job summary 9

As a Child Care Specialist, you will lend a cheerful and energetic hand to support the Lead Childcare Specialist in the operation of our childcare center. You will carry out scheduled daily activities, extend compassion and care to children and their families, and ensure each child’s safety and well-being—both physical and emotional. In this role, you’ll help us maintain a warm, gentle, and nurturing learning environment for children, all while contributing to our goals of encouraging play, exploration, communication, and individualized child centered development.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Provide conscientious care for children, monitoring at all times to stay aware of their physical and emotional needs
Keep logs for parents to show daily activities of their children
Use the app to record child activities
Assist children with personal tasks, including but not limited to meals, diaper changes, and nap time routines
- Maintain a regular schedule of meal, play, and nap times
- Engage children in fun, educational activities, including time outdoors
- Support children as needed during activities

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Job summary 10

This position exists to perform responsible and specialized work in the supervision of Child Care Services.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Assist in developing, coordinating and implementing the programs and activities in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
Assist in records and recordkeeping for the Pre-Kindergarten Program.
Assists in applying for and monitoring the status of state and federal grants relating to child care services.
- Assists in community surveys for program update and monitoring. Assists in planning training activities and programs.
- Assists in maintaining records and reports of programs, and community activities.
- Maintains liaison with principals and business and industry and private and public child care directors.

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