Child Care Program Specialist - Parks & Recreation - Millcreek Activity Center

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A 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 work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. it’s 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 a 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term 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 Driver's 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 Handler's permit within 30 days of hire date.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment 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 two-step 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 beh