What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Toddler/Early Childhood Specialist position at Child Care Council of Nassau?
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Responsibilities
The Infant Toddler Early Childhood Specialist will advance CCCN’s mission and support our efforts to strengthen the childcare workforce through programmatic enhancements across Nassau County. The Early Childhood Specialist will help coordinate and implement high caliber early childhood professional development opportunities. Primary Responsibilities: • Provide support, coaching, guidance, and consultation to licensed and registered childcare programs throughout Long Island, including technical assistance, training, observations, and assessments on child development, program operations, health and safety, family engagement, and OCFS regulations. • Implement grant-funded educational programs and assist in delivering contracted initiatives, quality strategies, and similar projects that expand partnerships with government, education, and community organizations. • Develop and implement training and professional development sessions on topics such as child development, learning environments, classroom management, health and safety, and OCFS regulations. • Participate in functions of the NYS Early Care and Learning Council Infant Toddler Network • Document and report information related to our grants and various contracts, regarding the essential work we do to support the Early Childhood workforce. • Work collaboratively with all CCCN departments • Work collaboratively with the Child Care Council of Suffolk to develop the regional Theory of Change Model for the Infant Toddler Network • Build relationships with Early Childhood Educators and programs, using a strengths-based, reflective approach to professional development. • Maintain professional resources that include books, videos, pamphlets, brochures, etc. that promote best practices for infant toddler care. • Participate in applicable in-service and professional development activities • Assist in the creation and dissemination of professional development opportunities through brochures/publications. • Perform additional tasks as required by supervisor.
Qualifications
• CDA, an associate’s degree in early childhood education and 2 years of experience working in a leadership or supervisory role in an early childhood setting OR an associate’s degree in a related field AND 3 to 5 years of experience working in a leadership or supervisory role in an early childhood setting • Bilingual/Spanish preferred • Experience in direct care to infants and toddlers required • Knowledge and willingness to learn about infant/toddler care, early education, regulations and child development • Excellent communication skills with diverse communities • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive • Comfortable with public speaking and conducting training sessions • Willingness and reliable means to travel locally and regionally throughout Long Island, including overnight trips as required for conferences • Proactive problem-solving skills and a strengths-based support approach • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and manage extended use of technology and phones • Must obtain the New York State T-TAP Credential within 180 days of hire. Learn about the credential, click here: https://nyaeyc.org/ttap-credential/