Education Specialist

Compensation

$70,000 to $72,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Operations: Supports the implementation of TRF's Education Services and Systems for children (infant - age 12) by ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach that meets any combination of the Creative Curriculum, California Community Care Licensing regulation requirements, State Funded Programs Terms and Conditions and program policies and procedures
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to effective delivery of education services
• Ensure that facilities, including buildings and grounds are monitored and maintained for safety
• Assist in coordinating needed program data for all funding reviews and audits
• Quality Assurance: Participate in the hiring, training and onboarding of education staff
• Provide coaching and guidance of site teams, including monitoring, staffing, problem-solving and performance improvement to staff
• Provide constructive feedback and on-going support to Site Directors and Education staff
• Communicate with site staff to ensure quality services for children
• Conduct classroom observations and/or assessments related to adult-child interactions, classroom environments and other quality measures (i.e., CLASS, Environmental Rating Scales, NAEYC)
• Provide resources, materials, and strategies/techniques to assist staff with the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices
• Ensure observations and assessments are completed according to program requirements
• Participate in on-going monitoring system - tracking, follow-up and analysis of child development services, child outcomes, ongoing observation and other data
• Establish and maintain appropriate staffing to ensure compliance with program requirements (including substituting at site or classroom level as needed)
• Coaching & Development: Promote best practices based on Title 22, Title V, CDE, CDSS, State Licensing and Agency Policies
• Coordinate and provide training and guidance to staff, parents and the community on a variety of pertinent topics in the areas of education and child development
• Delivers coaching/mentoring sessions to teaching staff on a regular basis as determined by staff needs and assessments
• Provide staff development to new teaching staff and maintain support as needed while they gain knowledge of their role and the responsibilities of their position
• Provide other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Behavioral Sciences with an AA Degree in ECE (Master's Degree is a plus)
• Possess current CTC Site Supervisor Permit (Program Director Permit preferred)
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience and direct experience working with ASQ, CLASS, DRDP and Environmental Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS, SACERS)
• Experience supervising educators working with Children age ranges from Birth-13 Years in a State and/or Federally Subsidized ECE Programs
• Bilingual is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks utilizing independent thinking skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and government regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies and families both individually and in group settings
• Knowledge of software programs such as MS Office Suite and ECE Data Reporting Platforms
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
• Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative and resourceful
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people
• Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background clearance with (FBI, DOJ, and CAI)
• Complete a physical examination, T.B. test, proof of immunization for (influenza, TDap, and MMR)
• Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States
• Mandated Child Abuse Training completed within 14 days of employment

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