The Child Development Specialist will demonstrate competency to perform essential functions that include: Supervises center staff in all activities including recommending for hire/dismissal; train, guide, counsel, monitor, appraise performance, goal setting, provide T/TA, develop staff improvement plans and discipline as needed. Two years qualifying experience (Qualifying experience-means verifiable experience working directly with a group of children during a specified time period in any licensed childcare facility, elementary education program, or in the field of social work, psychology, or other related field to child growth or development).