Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate
National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) for Pre-school or Infant/Toddler Endorsement
If preschool CDA, must have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development
Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) birth to five years old
Certified Childcare Professional (CCP)
An associate or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education as well as training or coursework with a focus on infant and toddler development
An associate or bachelor's degree in related field as well as training or coursework with a focus on infant and toddler development
Two years' experience working with Head Start, Early Head Start, pre-school, or kindergarten aged children.
Proof of successful completion of the 45 hours of the Florida Child Care Facility Training
Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Infant/Toddlers Course within 12 months of hire date
Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training within 30 days of hire date
Certification in First Aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire
Successful completion of a Level II background screening
Local criminal record check
Health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring
Timeline of completion of the 45 hours is dependent on the candidate's date of entering childcare industry; must enroll within 90 days to take coursework and complete within 12 months to not exceed 15 months
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs.
Provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.