What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Consultant/Specialist position at Collaborative for Educational Services?
Early Childhood Consultant/Professional Development Specialist The
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is currently recruiting
Early Childhood Consultants/Professional Development Specialists. This
is a part-time position with hours fluctuating based on consulting
requests. Bilingual preferred. The CES Early Childhood Department
provides a range of services to educators and systems to promote school
readiness and positive outcomes for young children through enriching
developmentally appropriate early learning experiences. All services are
based on our foundational commitment to Social Justice, Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion, and how to support early learners and their
families with culturally responsive practices. CES EC consultants work
with school-based educators and administrators as well as EEC-approved
early childhood providers, Early Intervention programs, and community
and social services agencies. This is important work that makes a
difference in the lives of children, families, and educators. Who We
Are: We are early childhood development specialists with years of
experience in consulting, teaching, coaching, family engagement and
support, and making community connections. We Value: High quality and
excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and
diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is
foundational to the work we do. Social Justice and Equity work is
central to our mission. We understand that all forms of oppression are
damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, to
promote positive outcomes for our youngest learners. This is You: You
hold a degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education;
Master\'s degree or higher preferred. You have at least 5 years of
teaching experience in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special
Education. You have at least 3-5 years coaching, mentoring and/or
supervisory experience of educators You have the ability to develop
innovative practices and approaches that: are responsive to educator
needs; new knowledge about learning; and new state and federal
initiatives You have strong writing, presentation, and speaking skills
Highlights of What You Will Do: Design and deliver professional
development (including workshops, courses, coaching, and mentoring)
related to Early Childhood, Special Education, and/or inclusion, aligned
to the MA High-Quality Professional Development Standards and informed
by current research, for administrators, teachers, other licensed
educators, and paraprofessionals. Provide consultation with
schools/districts addressing high-quality developmentally appropriate
early childhood education, inclusion, equity, and related areas. Design
and implement customized training programs for administrators,
specialists, paraprofessionals, and other groups. Provide coaching,
professional development, and other assistance, as requested. Identify
and nurture relationships with prospective professional development
consultants.
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is currently recruiting
Early Childhood Consultants/Professional Development Specialists. This
is a part-time position with hours fluctuating based on consulting
requests. Bilingual preferred. The CES Early Childhood Department
provides a range of services to educators and systems to promote school
readiness and positive outcomes for young children through enriching
developmentally appropriate early learning experiences. All services are
based on our foundational commitment to Social Justice, Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion, and how to support early learners and their
families with culturally responsive practices. CES EC consultants work
with school-based educators and administrators as well as EEC-approved
early childhood providers, Early Intervention programs, and community
and social services agencies. This is important work that makes a
difference in the lives of children, families, and educators. Who We
Are: We are early childhood development specialists with years of
experience in consulting, teaching, coaching, family engagement and
support, and making community connections. We Value: High quality and
excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and
diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is
foundational to the work we do. Social Justice and Equity work is
central to our mission. We understand that all forms of oppression are
damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, to
promote positive outcomes for our youngest learners. This is You: You
hold a degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education;
Master\'s degree or higher preferred. You have at least 5 years of
teaching experience in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special
Education. You have at least 3-5 years coaching, mentoring and/or
supervisory experience of educators You have the ability to develop
innovative practices and approaches that: are responsive to educator
needs; new knowledge about learning; and new state and federal
initiatives You have strong writing, presentation, and speaking skills
Highlights of What You Will Do: Design and deliver professional
development (including workshops, courses, coaching, and mentoring)
related to Early Childhood, Special Education, and/or inclusion, aligned
to the MA High-Quality Professional Development Standards and informed
by current research, for administrators, teachers, other licensed
educators, and paraprofessionals. Provide consultation with
schools/districts addressing high-quality developmentally appropriate
early childhood education, inclusion, equity, and related areas. Design
and implement customized training programs for administrators,
specialists, paraprofessionals, and other groups. Provide coaching,
professional development, and other assistance, as requested. Identify
and nurture relationships with prospective professional development
consultants.
