Early Head Start Child Development Specialist (215 day)

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress (parent-teacher meetings, home visits, etc.) for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collections and analyzes data (formative and summative assessment, etc.) for the purpose of adjusting instructional strategies.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (scheduled professional development, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups (parents, guardians, appropriate district personnel, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Develops weekly standards based lesson plans for the purpose of implementing designated curriculum.
• Establishes positive individual relationships (working with parents and their children together, etc.) for the purpose of building confidence and self-esteem as parent or guardian.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Implements instructional programs, information security, and wellness protocols (Child Plus database and Campus filing system, daily sanitizing of touched surfaces, weekly lessons, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and healthy habits.
• Maintains learning and play spaces (classroom and playground safety checks, etc.) for the purpose of creating a comfortable, supportive, safe environment.
• Manages assigned projects and activities (reports, goals, etc.) for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.
• Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Presents a variety of written documents and/or materials (materials for substitute teachers, written documents for parents or guardians, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides ongoing feedback (family goal setting and adjustments based upon formative assessment, etc.) for the purpose of informing supervisor, teacher, and parents or guardians of students' progress.
• Responds to emergency situations (security problems, emergency health issues, weather-related actions, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences four times a year (2 at the school and 2 in the home of the child) and is available to parents for additional conferences as needed.
• Attends to children’s daily needs (diaper changing, feeding, holding, etc)

Marginal Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development prefered.
• Fluency and Literacy in Spanish and English preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional daily lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 30% walking, 30% standing, and 30% lifting.

Continuing Education/Training

• Valid Georgia Driver’s license.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance
• Sex Offender Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check

Health Exam

• Fair Labor Standards Act Exempt.