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Child Development Specialist Annaville

Nueces County Community Action Agency

Child Development Specialist Annaville

Corpus Christi, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    PROGRAM: Birth to Five Head start Infant and Toddler

    EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-exempt

    DEPARTMENT: Education

    JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time

    REPORTS TO: Site Based Manager

    WORKING HOURS: Monday - Friday, See General Description below

    SUPERVISES: None

    LOCATION: Annaville EHS/HS, 301 Cliff Crenshaw, Corpus Christi, 78410

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

    This position requires helping infants and toddlers develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a stable learning environment through an individualized curriculum plan. Full year program. Working hours for the full day position are Monday-Friday and vary between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Maintains open lines of communications with immediate supervisor, parents, and volunteers.

    Has classroom material ready at all times.

    Plans and implements an individualized, responsive plan for infants and toddlers and allows an opportunity for parent input.

    Documents children's files daily on class attendance & nutrition, health, and behavior monitoring.

    Reinforces classroom and environmental safety.

    Screens children for disabilities and submits reports to the Family Service Advocate and Health Coordinator.

    Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's growth and development.

    Provides materials appropriate to the child's age and level of development.

    Serves the cultural background of the children using classroom materials, activities and related languages.

    Promotes a high self-esteem, is a good role model, and follows agency's behavior management system and code of ethics.

    Keeps in touch with each child's family by making two (2) home visits each year.

    Is required to administer and complete the developmental screening on all Early Head Start children within 45 days of the child's enrollment date.

    Works closely with the children's family and the Family Advocate to maintain attendance.

    Attends to morning inspections--keeping children clean and well groomed, serving meals and snacks, preparing for nap or rest time, and toilet training.

    Participates in the annual community assessment.

    Participates in Pre-Service training and on-going in-service workshops as required by the program.

    Maintains adequate amount of supplies at the center.

    Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Head Start Director.

    NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Attends cluster meetings, parent meetings, and workshops.

    Works at various Early Head Start social events.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Normal physical activity includes frequent sitting, standing, and walking in a usual workday.

    Requires occasional twisting at desk when answering phone or typing at computer.

    Requires retrieving files by pulling & pushing filing cabinet drawers with occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level.

    Requires employee to lift and carry heavy objects such as boxes of supplies and children.

    Requires use of the five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting) to perform various job duties and in dealing with staff, clients, and outside.

    Requires employee to use hands, arms, feet, legs, neck and head while performing Agency tasks.

    Requires employee to occasionally crawl and twist in performing duties.

    Requires frequent speaking/hearing abilities with staff, co-workers, parents, and supervisor.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Demonstrates ability to read and write, keeps routine records, follows written and oral instructions, and files alphabetically and numerically.

    Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.

    Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria--relies on one or more of the five physical senses.

    Deals with people beyond giving and receiving instructions--is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful in dealing with employees and the general public.

    Performs job duties in a precise, thorough, and meticulous manner.

    Possesses sensitivity towards families living below the socioeconomic level.

    Able to handle various projects at the same time in an effective manner.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    GED or High School diploma with an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and/or must be willing to acquire an Infant/Toddler CDA within 1 year of hire. Must be willing to acquire an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education by taking at least two approved college courses each year.

    Requires 24 clock hours of training each year to meet TDPRS requirements.

    Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

    Current, valid Texas driver's license preferred.

    Dresses in appropriate attire with a neat personal appearance.

    Must successfully complete and maintain the following examinations, permits, and certifications:

    Within two (2) weeks of employment

    Food Handler's permit - Renewed every two years by expiration date

    First Aid certification - Renewed every two years

    CPR Infant/Child certification - Renewed every two years by expiration date

    Proof of work eligibility must be provided.

  • Industry
    Government Administration