Child Development Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Marillac Stt Family Services Inc Full time

Job Summary: Marillac St. Vincent Family Services Inc is seeking a qualified Child Development Specialist to join our team in the Birth to Three department. The successful candidate will have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent, with a minimum of 15 semester hours (30 quarter hours) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

The ideal candidate will possess emotional maturity, respectfulness, nurturance, and patience for children, and demonstrate the ability to model appropriate behavior. As a key member of our team, the Child Development Specialist will be responsible for planning and implementing a child development program designed for emotional, social, educational and physical development of the very young child.

Responsibilities:

  • Create a secure environment that invites learning through exploration and discovery
  • Plan and prepare weekly and long-term lessons/project while conducting an appropriate daily program
  • Consult frequently with co-worker(s) to plan and prepare lessons activities
  • Respectfully guide and implement family-style mealtimes, eating with the children to model healthy nutrition habits and table manners
  • Plan and implement creative activities which help children develop large muscle development
  • Spend individual time with each child each day
  • Talk with children in ways that show respect and caring
  • Establish consistent rules and behavioral expectations and convey them clearly and consistently
  • Help children to resolve conflicts by using a problem-solving approach
  • Attend regularly to childrens physical needs such as nose wiping, hand and face washing, diapering, and toilet training
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of childrens development in all areas
  • Keep inventory of materials and equipment and recommends to supervisor when replacements are needed

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Equivalent
  • Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in group child care
  • Gateway Credential: Level 4
  • Able to lift thirty pounds

Benefits:

  • Friendly work environment


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