The Child Development Specialist facilitates developmental playgroups and prenatal services to foster child growth and support parent education. They are also responsible for managing participant registration, conducting developmental screenings, and performing community outreach.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, or early childhood education. At least 3 years of relevant experience working with families and children is required.
SUMMARY: This is a professional child development position with expertise in early childhood education and child development responsible for facilitating developmental playgroups that foster social/emotional, cognitive/language and physical domains of development. Effective parent engagement strategies are used to help parents gain the knowledge and skills required to raise thriving and healthy children. This position reports to the Program Director.
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DUTIES: Plan and conduct child development playgroups with young children that promote positive adult/child interaction and child development education to caregivers. This includes assisting with developing/revising playgroup curriculum, facilitating playgroups, planning and organizing resource materials for groups. Plan and conduct prenatal services that are offered in group format. This includes organizing, and purchasing resource materials. Facilitate completion of Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and other child development screenings at specified intervals. Share results with parents/caregivers and facilitate community referrals as needed. Manage the participant registration process (e.g. EventBrite, Remind, CATS, & Personal Spreadsheets) to maintain accuracy and timeliness. Complete accurate and timely data collection to complete reporting requirements and support program's compliance to contract, grant, accreditation and agency requirements. Plan & Participate in outreach and engagement services in support of children and families and program/organization goals and objective. Extensive outreach, recruitment and engagement of families into Layla's House including active and warm greetings to facility visitors. Manage the social media websites (Facebook, Instagram) to include (taking photos, posting photos, flyers, program updates); also to include the creation and distribution of program materials. Plan & lead special events in support of program goals. Supports the agency's performance and quality improvement processes. Attend staff meetings, on-going in-service training and reflective supervision as required. Participate on appropriate agency, department and community planning teams. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in child development, social work, early childhood education, or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working with families and children. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Professional, self-directed, follow-through on projects and prompt responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful) Strong organizational and record keeping skills Proficiency in of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint and web-browsing. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis; infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 20 lbs. Some travel around Hillsborough County required. Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population that Champions for Children serves. Must have reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Must successfully complete a Florida level 2 criminal background clearance, motor vehicle records check and drug screening. Champions for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions at Champions for Children, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and are made in accordance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including the Florida Civil Rights Act. Champions for Children complies with all applicable federal funding requirements and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants, as required by law. Employment with Champions for Children is at will. This means that either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. Care Provider
Florida child development roles stay in steady demand
In Florida, Child Development Specialist roles are typically driven by ongoing demand in schools, early learning programs, and family support services. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both a bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, or early childhood education and at least 3 years of experience working with families and children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct child and family support experience.
