What is the Board of Child Care?

Board of Child Care (BCC) is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations.  You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

The Board of Child Care provides quality child care services for children, ages 12 months to 5 years, at our Early Learning Program in Washington, DC.  Our dedicated staff provides compassionate, professional, attentive care to children enrolled in the program. 

This is an excellent chance to join a friendly, vibrant, and dynamic team environment. Recent early childhood graduates are encouraged to apply.

What does this job do specifically?

Essential Responsibilities, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Develop and deliver curriculum founded on the center's philosophies following childcare regulations and national standards.
• Create positive learning environments including resources based on child-directed learning
• Develop strategies to guide positive children's behavior.
• Build good, open communication with children, families, and staff.
• Observe and record children's growth, development, and behavior using electronic portfolios.
• Ensure the learning environment is clean, hygienic, and safe.
• Help develop teaching goals for the center and its teachers.
• Undertake administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Teaching qualifications, preferred.
• Child Development Associates or CDA is required.
• Experience working in a childcare setting.
• Fantastic organizational and teamwork skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (BCC will provide course during new hire orientation)
• A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Proof of COVID vaccines. 

If you are qualified and passionate, have some experience in early childhood education, are in college on an early childhood education track, and want to gain experience dedicated to early childhood learning and care, this could be a great position for you.

What are my next steps?

Drug screen and background check required.

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The Board of Child Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.