Child Care Specialist

Program Description

Fresno FIRST is a residential substance abuse, gender responsive, trauma informed therapeutic community.  It is a part of Female Offenders Treatment and Employment Program (FOTEP) and provides Services to women parolees and their children.

Position Description

·         Reports to Child Development Specialist or Program Manager

·         Responsible for curriculum development and implementation and quarterly student assessment and staff supervision.

·         Works closely with &  directs volunteer activity.

·         Plans indoor and outdoor activities.

·         Maintains records of student  progress using quarterly evaluation instruments.

·         Attends weekly staff meetings.

·         Submits monthly material/supply lists to accommodate curriculum needs.

·         Maintains a daily record of relevant events.

·         Monitors teacher-child ratio and notifies Program Manager when capacity is exceeded.

·         Maintains current curriculum models via college courses, personal research and professional workshops and seminars.

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Education/Experience Requirements

·         Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science plus 12 units Early Childhood Education

·         Two years working with preschool age children