JOB TITLE:

Child Development Specialist

DIVISION:
Charter School

REPORTS TO:

Family Services Coordinator

COMPANY:
Established in 1958, Goodwill Central Texas is a non-profit organization that has transformed thousands of lives through the power of work. We are the leader in workforce development, one of the largest employers in our region, and a cornerstone of the community. Our mission is funded through our donation-driven retail stores, comprehensive business and staffing solutions, and generous community support. Our ten-year vision is to transform the lives of 100,000 Central Texans through work.

DIVISION:

The Goodwill Excel Center, founded in 2014, is the first free public charter high school in Texas that provides adults ages 18-50 the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, complete an in-demand professional certification, and begin post-secondary education. The Excel center offers programming that is specific to the adult learner experience such as, accelerated academics and flexible scheduling, special programs, and resources and supportive services to help students remove barriers they may encounter during their educational journey. Currently, The Excel center has three Austin-area campuses that serve both day and evening students in addition to two Justice Education campuses, located in Lockhart and Overton, TX.

Work. Empower. Transform.
Join the team whose work empowers people to transform their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role of the Child Development Specialist is to implement high quality exceptional care and education to children in the Exploration Center. This position will be responsible for the overall well-being of children in the center and will be dedicated to the growth and development of each of our children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality early care and education to young children by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts domains.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintain compliance with all DHHS Minimum Standards for Regulated Centers and Texas Rising Star Standards.
• Supervise and model appropriate practices.
• Observe and document children’s developmental milestones; develop children’s portfolios; maintain records and assessments (formal and informal assessment tools).
• Provide optimal coordination of home and Center in terms of research-based teaching and parenting; schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Complete departmental forms such as attendance records, anecdotal records, accident reports, health and safety checks, lesson plans, etc.
• Complete mandatory training requirements (Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Training, Pre-Service Training, and Annual Training) minimum of 30 hours annually.
• Communicate in a positive, professional manner following NAEYC Professional Code of Ethical Conduct.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a clean and safe physical environment for children (cleaning, sanitizing and organizing areas).
• Ensures there are ample materials to allow children to make choices and explore a variety of interests.
• Assist parents with stages of development.
• Communicate center policy to staff and parents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials or one-year certificate in Early Childhood Education or Child Care Administrator Certificate; or twelve higher education credits from an accredited institution in early childhood education child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education.
• Accredited, in-person Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Two years of experience working with infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers in a regulated child-care center/educational facility serving children birth through kindergarten.
• Must be able to understand work instructions in English.
• Must have working knowledge of computer programs and accessing internet applications such as Microsoft Products, Google Applications (Gmail), Excel, Microsoft Word, and Internet Explorer.
• Communication skills to be able to work on a team as well as interact with parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to respond to a child’s needs promptly and courteously.
• Ability to safely lift children throughout the day.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing and bending for the majority of the shift.
• Exhibit respect for diversity of thought and have experience to advance it in teams/organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic and English.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$19.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person