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Job Announcement
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Under supervision of the Program Administrator I, the Child Care Specialist III will serve as a Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) Area Supervisor for the Ready Region Capital Area (RRCA). The RRCA encompasses the counties of Fairfax and Arlington and the Cities of Fairfax, Falls Church and Alexandria. The VQB5 Area Supervisor will be responsible for building local CLASS observer capacity for the RRCA through recruitment and onboarding new observers, using data to develop and provide ongoing professional learning to RRCA CLASS observers, managing and providing oversight of local observers completing CLASS observations in the localities of Fairfax County, the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and collaborating with regional partners to support local CLASS observers in Arlington County and Alexandria City.
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Illustrative Duties
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Plans and directs the administration, programming, and management of a broad program area (e.g., the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program);
Provides fiscal management of grants, which may include managing the administrative budget and/or overseeing disbursements to participants;
Interprets federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they apply to programs;
Assists in developing various program policies and procedures;
Provides comprehensive training and technical assistance for child care programs;
Has ultimate responsibility for the development of all training programs on program planning and child development;
Provides quality assurance for programs and makes recommendations for improvements;
Performs short- and long-range planning and adjusts systems and resources to match current program strategies;
Approves written communication materials that are disseminated to the public;
Monitors program statistics and oversees production of reports summarizing program accomplishments;
Oversees coordination of services with other governmental programs and community
organizations to enhance effectiveness of partnerships;
Represents the program in task forces including other governmental agencies and community groups;
Directs and supervises a large staff of supervising professionals who develop, deliver and evaluate training in the field of child care or child development and/or child care specialists;
Oversees and coordinates recruitment and staffing issues.
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Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of assigned area of accountability;
Knowledge of county budget/fiscal policies and procedures;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to perform short- and long-range planning and monitor effectiveness of programs;
Ability to keep current on the latest theories of early childhood development and education;
Ability to work independently and as a leader of a team;
Ability to manage projects and supervise others;
Ability to serve as a supervisor of a training or technical assistance team;
Ability to work collboratively to build partnerships with other jurisdictions and organizations (e.g. businesses, non-profit entities, etc.).
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Employment Standards
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus three years of professional experience in day care administration, early child education, or related human service administration.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: For special assignments/deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be an option.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Early Childhood Development, Childhood Development, or related field.
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Program management experience. -
CLASS certified observer with at least 2-3 years of experience. -
Experience creating and presenting professional development to small and large groups.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbents may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to visit early childhood programs and attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Fairfax County Government
$67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
May 10, 2025