Child Care Specialist

The position is located in Pisinemo, AZ.

Position Summary :

Under general supervision, promotes physical, mental, and social development for children while providing day care services to infants and toddlers of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares materials and supplies needed for daily activities.
• Organizes and participates in games, reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, songs, and similar activities.
• Directs children in eating, resting, exercising and toileting.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Maintains discipline in the center.
• Assists in recording each child's progress and growth; confers with parents as needed.
• Maintains daily progress reports, activity logs, and accident reports; assists in maintaining educational and activity calendars.
• Serves meals and refreshments to children and regulates rest periods.
• Assists in preparing food and cleaning quarters.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending meetings, conferences and educational workshops.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and six months work experience in caring for infants and toddlers, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements :