Childcare Accommodations Specialist

Accommodations Specialist

 Love making a difference? You'll fit right in. As an accommodations specialist, there’s something truly special about knowing you’re shaping a child’s future. When you join The Sunshine House family, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making an impact. Our education department members play a crucial role in safety, education and support services of our precious ones. Learn more about our 50-year legacy of love & early childhood learning: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY

Now Hiring at: 601 East McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601

The position is based in Greenville, SC at the Sunshine House home office with limited travel; however, may require some visits to centers, conferences, and professional development. 

Pay Range: $17-$19 her hour

Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range. Regular increases are considered with additional education, stellar performance, and years of service.

Why You’ll Love Working at the Sunshine House:
Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you! 

• Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay.
• Discounted childcare
• Same day pay available
• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Referral bonus 
  
  
• Fantastic Benefits Package: You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you’d like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it.
• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program
  
  
• Work-Life Balance: Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn – including 7 paid holidays.
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon
• Paid Birthday holiday

• Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH.
• Paid training & professional development
• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

Requirements

Summary of Responsibilities

The Accommodations Specialist is responsible for the review of special accommodations requests made by families during the enrollment process and after admissions.  The Specialist will also be responsible for conducting professional development sessions with center leadership staff and teachers as well as supporting centers in continuing to provide reasonable accommodation related to meal modifications and various medical issues. Other requirements include excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to evaluate and solve problems. 

The ideal candidate for this position must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, psychology, pediatric health care (other related fields will be considered) and have two to five years of experience working with children. In addition, they must have a general understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act, have proficient computer skills, and be willing to attend continuing education as needed.

Tasks and Duties

• Review accommodations requests to determine needed information to support the enrollment process
• Make enrollment decisions based on requested accommodations
• Conduct monthly spot-check reviews of current center accommodations
• Conduct monthly professional development with new center directors concerning the accommodations process
• Provide consultation and training for early educators to interpret and implement accommodation plans and medical action plans for children with special health care needs
• Meet with the accommodations director weekly to review current requests 
• Maintain a basic understanding of licensing regulations related to meals, immunizations, first aid procedures, and related accommodations
• Complete documentation as required and submit in a timely manner
• Actively participate in the orientation and onboarding of new employees as appropriate, including but not limited to in-person and/or virtual training
• Implement short and long-range professional and program goals and objectives for self
• Recommend new policies, procedures, and professional development to attain high-quality results for self and others
• Uphold the Mission and Vision of The Sunshine House
• Comply with all safety, security, compliance and quality standards and procedures established by the company and regulatory authorities

Professional Knowledge

• Exceptional knowledge of developmentally-appropriate practice in early childhood
• Exceptional knowledge of widely-held expectations for children served in our early care settings
• Comprehensive knowledge of American with Disabilities Act

• Practical knowledge and use of chosen curriculum including the following: planning form and planning resources, applicable daily schedule, child portfolios as well as observations, work samples, and assessments

Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and consultation in early care settings

• Communicate clearly and honestly and work closely with colleagues
• Complete work with minimal supervision
• Ability to juggle a variety of duties at multiple schools at the same time
• Ability to occasionally travel to other areas when needed to help with special projects which may involve evening, weekends, or overnight stays
• Must be financially responsible and transparent with company funds
• Ability to complete required reports {weekly reports, P-Card Statements and Expense reports, action plans, etc.) thoroughly and on time
• Responds to requests from colleagues in a timely manner

Professional Attitude

• Servant leadership philosophy and customer-service orientation
• Flexible and organized with the ability to adapt to what is needed in each situation
• Self-motivated with the desire to challenge self and others to learn
• Ability to set goals for self and manage those goals

Benefits

Hear From Our Happy Teammates:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love coming to work every day because I truly enjoy my job, my coworkers, and the wonderful children we serve!” - Columbia, SC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Sunshine House is a supportive and welcoming environment where we work together to provide the best care for our little ones.” - Stockbridge, GA

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My supervisors have always supported my growth here. It’s one of the best work environments I’ve ever experienced!” - Little Elm, TX

For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun. Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.

The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Sunshine House prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

Discrimination Information

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