Child Care Specialist

## Ready to Launch Your Career in Child Care Support? Join Our Mission! At **Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties**, we believe in changing lives—one family, one provider, one community at a time. We’re looking for a **Child Care Specialist** who’s passionate about helping others grow and succeed. If you’re ready to make an impact, collaborate with a supportive team, and build a career with purpose, we’d love to meet you! At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger! ### What You’ll Do As a **Child Care Specialist**, you’ll be a key partner to local child care providers—helping them thrive by offering the tools, training, and support they need to run successful programs. Your work will include: - Guiding providers through the **Child Care Management System (CCMS)** – from onboarding to ongoing engagement. - Organizing and leading **network membership meetings** that inspire collaboration and growth. - Assisting with **special projects** that strengthen our child care community. - Supporting providers in implementing strong **HR practices** (job descriptions, onboarding, payroll, retention strategies, and more). ### Position Details - **Schedule:** 35 hours/week (Mon–Fri) - MTWF: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM - Thurs: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM - **Pay Rate:** $22/hour ### What We’re Looking For - Bachelor’s degree in **Early Childhood Development** or a related field - **1–3 years** of experience in child care or early education - A passion for helping others, strong organizational skills, and a heart for community service ### Why You’ll Love Working Here We know that when our team thrives, our mission thrives. That’s why we offer: - **Comprehensive Benefits** (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) - **Generous Paid Time Off** – up to *23 days in your first year!* - **Retirement Planning Options** - **Employee Assistance Program** - **Discounts** on travel, movies, and more - **Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities** - **Recognition, Awards & Referral Bonuses** - **A Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture** At **Catholic Charities**, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. We welcome all who want to make a positive difference in the world. **Your community needs you — and we can’t wait to welcome you to our team.**