Infant/Toddler Specialist

About the Role

The Infant/Toddler Specialist provides technical assistance and trainings for Day Care Center, Family and Group Family Child Care Providers through a contract from NYS Office of Children and Family Services and sub-contracted through the Child Care Council of Westchester. The role reports to the Director of Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers as they develop infant/toddler programs.
• Provide technical assistance and training to caregivers from centers and family or group family child care programs on best practices in serving infants and toddlers, including group sessions or on-site visits.
• Enhance responsive care, learning environments, and activities for infants and toddlers.
• Serve as a resource to regional licensing/registration staff on issues related to infant/toddler care.
• Maintain all required documentation and files for timely reporting, including entering information into MITCH/software on a monthly basis.
• Submit monthly activity reports to the Director of Professional Development and Westchester Child Care Council per Infant/Toddler Regional Network contract.
• Attend regional meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in educational activities such as seminars, workshops, and professional conferences, as approved by the Director of Professional Development.
• Represent the Child Care Council of Westchester in the community by participating in various activities as approved or required by the Director of Professional Development.
• Submit expense reports monthly to the Financial Manager.
• Develop and deliver training on infant/toddler topics for both in-house and on-site capacities.
• Travel between Dutchess and Putnam Counties to introduce agency services to educators.
• Perform additional duties for the agency as needed, such as tabling events and the Champions of Child Care event.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel throughout designated counties.
• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience: Three years working directly with infants and toddlers in a regulated child care program and two years working with child care providers as a trainer, supervisor, or offering technical assistance.