JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES): Required:Degree in related field of Education or Child Development and/or Child Care OR 2080 hours (1 year @ full-time status) of work experience in a Child Development and/or Child Care settingMinimum of 120 documented hours of relevant training in areas such as: child development, child guidance, human relations, communications, recreational programming, (must be approved by Program Coordinators or Youth Programs Manager).First aid and CPR certificationSuccessful completion of DCYF/DHS fingerprinting/background check requirements. Work as the leader of a team, effectively supervising Paraprofessionals and Aide staff, being sensitive to the needs of individual children, and relating in a positive and appropriate manner to both children and adults.