Child Care Program Specialist - Magna Recreation Center
Child Care Program Specialist - Magna Recreation Center
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Job Description
Job Description
Salt Lake CountyA career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place. Its our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
- Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
- Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium optionDental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
- Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year Flexible Spending Account
- 100% countypaid LongTerm Disability and ShortTerm Disability option
- Plus: Onsite medical clinic hospital insurance pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
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Background Check Information
Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in planning developing implementing staffing and supervising developmentally appropriate activities for children 2 to 12 years old.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
48 semester hours from an accredited college or university in Child Development Early Childhood Education Child Psychology or other closely related field; OR three (3) years of experience in a licensed childcare program; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. A valid Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) certificate or certification with the National Administrator Credentials (N.A.C.) must be obtained within six months from hire date.
May need to possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire. A valid Drivers License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle.
Possession of a current American Red Cross first aid and CPR / AED certifications at time of hire. Possession of a current Child Care Food Handlers permit within 30 days of hire date.
Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required preemployment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received. Upon hire a twostep Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in planning implementing and supervising developmentally appropriate activities and field trips for child care programs.
- Arranges classrooms and activity spaces at facilities to ensure that all areas are safe clean and are in good repair. Manages and prepares all appropriate learning materials.
- Applies appropriate behavior management techniques to ensure the safety of all children. Meets with parents/guardians as necessary to discuss methods for resolving individual behavior concerns.
- Enrolls children in child care programs and provides all program rules requirements and guidelines to parents/guardians. Updates family records at least annually or as required by Division or Licensing guidelines.
- Maintains child care attendance records and other documentation relating to childrens testing/evaluations progress and behavior in compliance with applicable Section Division County State and Federal standards and requirements.
- Assists in compiling maintaining and monitoring Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) records per program requirements.
- Assists in maintaining control of an appropriate inventory of furnishings equipment and supplies and makes recommendations to supervisory staff of items needing repair or replacement.
- Schedules maintenance repair and use of assigned County vehicles to ensure program transportation needs are met. Maintains and completes required usage mileage and maintenance reports as per established guidelines and procedures.
- Assists in ordering and serving daily meals and snacks according to child nutrition program guidelines.
- Maintains cleanliness of food preparation serving and eating areas according to Health Department and Licensing guidelines.
- Participates in and assists supervisory staff in recruiting hiring orienting and training staff and volunteers.
- Supervises and monitors staff and volunteers to ensure required teachertochild ratios and the health and safety of participants are maintained.
- Takes charge of and is responsible for programs in the absence of the supervisory staff.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Current child development principles and practices
Licensing standards policies and procedures
General health and safety principles and practices
Structured program curriculum planning
Supervisory principles and practices
Basic computer operations
Skills and Abilities to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
Organize and prioritize childrens programs activities and special events
Assist in the development of goals objectives and curriculum for child care programs
Provide direction to childcare staff and volunteers to accomplish program goals and objectives
Apply appropriate behavior management techniques
Provide excellent customer service
Act independently
Maintain effective working relationships with staff volunteers and employees from other partner organizations
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Working with children ages 2 to 12 years old including bending lifting active play being outside during play time and on field trips.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
Work hours are mainly weekdays during childcare operating hours. Will be required to rotate with other merit childcare staff opening early closing late and working special events which are often held on weeknights and weekends. Will need to attend required training which will often be on evenings and weekends.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
