2148 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/2088892/child-care-specialist-ii Child Care Specialist II Salary $51,935.73 - $86,559.62 Annually Location FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Department Family Services Job Number 18-01144 Closing 6/8/2018 5:00 PM Eastern Pay Grade S22 Posting Type Open to General Public * Description * Benefits * Questions Job Announcement Serves as an Infant and Toddler Specialist to provide mentoring and technical assistance to center-based programs and family child care providers serving infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) in Northern Virginia (Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria). Provides on-site quality assessment, coaching, and professional development instruction to early childhood educators as part of the Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network*. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Child Care Administrator I. *The Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network is a state-wide program of Child Development Resources and is supported by the Virginia Department of Social Services Grant #93.575, with funds made available to Virginia from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Note: The salary offer for this position for external candidates will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised salary range. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience in day care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree (master or doctorate level) in early childhood education. At least two years of experience working with infants and toddlers (birth through 36 months). Two or more years of experience providing professional development instruction of early childhood educators. Fluent in English and Spanish, both oral and written. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to the position must complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to independently operate a vehicle and travel throughout the region and statewide as needed. Ability to use automated technology and input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview. It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 711. EEO/AA/TTY. Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage * Flexible Spending Programs
• Contributory Retirement Plan * Life Insurance * Long-Term Disability Insurance * Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation) * Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center and Fitness Center * Flexible Schedule and Telework Options * Transportation Subsidy * Discount Educational Programs For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage. 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? * Less than 12th grade * High school diploma or GED * Some college * Associate's degree * Bachelor's degree * Master's degree * Doctorate degree 02 Is your degree in one of the following disciplines?
• Early childhood education * Early childhood development * Special education * Elementary education * Child and family studies * Psychology
• Social work * Other (related field) * Other (non-related field) * Not applicable 03 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A". 04 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? * Yes * No 05 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in a day care administration, early childhood education, or related human services administration? * None * Less than one year * One to less than two years * Two to less than three years * Three to less than four years * Four to less than five years * Five to less than six years * Six or more years 06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with infants and toddlers (children ages birth through 36 months)? * None * Less than one year * One to less than two years * Two to less than three years * Three to less than four years * Four to less than five years * Five to less than six years * Six or more years 07 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have developing and teaching professional development classes or provided educational training related to caring for infants and toddlers (children ages birth through 36 months)? * None
• Less than one year * One to less than two years * Two to less than three years * Three to less than four years * Four to less than five years * Five to less than six years * Six or more years 08 Please indicate your level of written and spoken Spanish. * Limited or no ability to write or speak Spanish * Learning Spanish, not yet fluent * Proficient in written and/or spoken Spanish * Fluent in written and spoken Spanish Required Question Agency Fairfax County Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270 Fairfax, Virginia, 22035 Phone 703-324-4900 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm Apply