Early Childhood Specialist

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Provider Education and Support Manager, the Early Childhood Specialist is responsible for coordination and delivery of the Infant Toddler Program. At times night and weekend work may be necessary due to scheduled trainings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recruit childcare programs to participate in the Infant Toddler or Preschool Program.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement training sessions related to quality childcare and infant/ toddler development to childcare providers, parents, and the community.
• Provide technical assistance, model teaching and consultation to quality childcare and infant/ toddler teachers and directors.
• Conduct program assessments in infant and toddler classrooms using the the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) or Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS).
• Assist teachers and directors in developing improvement plans that address the findings in the program assessment.
• Manage and coordinate the use of center incentives/stipends to achieve improvement plan goals.
• Maintain all program data and documentation.
• Compile and submit accurate reports in a timely manner and in compliance with contract stipulations.
• Adhere to IACET's Continuing Education and Training Standards for all trainings.
• Participate actively in early childhood professional organizations.
• Keep abreast of current literature and research related to child development and childcare.
• Assist at fundraising and training events when needed.
• Provide quality customer service to all internal and external customers of the agency.
• Follow agency procedures to assure reporting of suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
• Follow agency procedures in reporting any suspected licensing deficiencies observed at childcare programs.
• Read productively to change and handle all other work-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child Development
• Minimum three years combined experience working directly with children and families
• Prefer: experience with children ages birth to 13 including children with special needs, families and adult learners
• Prefer: experience with early childhood assessment tools
• Prefer: knowledge of online training platforms
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Alabama Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards
• Knowledge of training techniques for adult learners and the different types of childcare programs and the staff who work in them.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• MVR report must be acceptable according to the guidelines of Childcare Resources current insurance carrier
• Driver's license and regular access to vehicle covered by liability insurance with limits of $100,000/$300,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,150.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child Development. Which degree(s) do you hold?
• What online training platforms do you have experience with?
• What early childhood assessments have you had experience with?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child Development: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, AL 35209

Salary : $40,150