Education Specialist

General Description

The Education Specialist provides training, modeling, curriculum and professional development support to ensure that Head Start classrooms are meeting the highest level of quality. Key Responsibilities:

• Coaching & Training
• Curriculum Implementation Support
• Child Assessment & Learning Outcomes Support
• Learning & the Environment Support
• Professional Duties

Requirements

• Qualifications
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Certifications

Environmental Conditions

Works in early childhood classroom settings
Ability to lead large group trainings
Travel to multiple sites is required
Sometimes nights and weekends for special events and training may be required

Essential Physical Skills

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, with frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and stretching required
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to operate a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office and classroom equipment
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing required to observe children’s behavior, assess developmental progress, and communicate effectively with staff and families
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively in both one-on-one and group settings, and to write detailed reports, assessments, and documentation
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, including lifting children or classroom materials as needed
• Comfortable working in a variety of settings including classrooms, offices, and outdoor environments, with the ability to transition between them throughout the day
• Ability to travel locally between program sites, with occasional out-of-town travel for training or meetings

Salary Description

$26.00 per hour