What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant and Toddler Development Specialist position at MEP Health?
The Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist is responsible for supporting high-quality care for children from birth to three years old in community-focused programs.
Key Duties Include
Key Duties Include
- Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate, CDA-aligned curricula.
- Modeling best practices for caregivers to ensure quality care.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.
- Conducting observations and assessments of child development.
- Documenting child progress and development.
- Collaborating with families, healthcare, and social service staff to promote holistic development and school readiness.
- Experience with infant and toddler development.
- Knowledge of CDA standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Strong observational, documentation, and assessment skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families and community partners.
- Commitment to promoting equitable access to quality early childhood education in underserved communities.