Infant Toddler Specialist

About the Role

Provides coaching and training designed to support continuous quality improvement for providers in the Texas Infant-Toddler program. Works with classroom teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance instructional practices and professional development in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and/or remote coaching to classroom teachers and administrators as scheduled.
• Deliver face-to-face and/or remote training on Texas Infant-Toddler Specialists topics.
• Become a Registered Trainer on TECPDS (Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System).
• Complete all required training via CLI Engage to become a certified Infant-Toddler Specialist.
• Partner with providers to develop and implement Infant-Toddler trainings for staff.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and others to interpret child data and improve instructional practices.
• Promote the Texas Infant-Toddler program with partnering agencies, clients, child care centers, and the public.
• Maintain caseloads in accordance with TWC and Workforce Solutions Board guidelines.
• Complete accurate documentation and data entry for contracted child care centers.
• Submit required Infant-Toddler training hours to the Provider Services Manager.
• Create workshops and other training activities as appropriate.
• Provide consultation and directions to providers, teachers, and classroom staff.
• Serve as an Infant-Toddler liaison with local entities improving child care quality.
• Conduct evaluations and follow-up strategies to assess training effectiveness.
• Maintain Provider files according to department policies.
• Notify management of any real or perceived problems.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively with providers and staff.
• Arrive at work on time and ready to work scheduled hours.
• Accurately document information in Provider files and complete all paperwork timely.
• Submit required coaching and video training hours to the Infant-Toddler Specialist Network.
• Attend monthly Professional Learning Committees (PLC) and complete prerequisites.
• Adjust schedules to include evening or weekend work as needed.
• Communicate positively with parents, caregivers, and child care providers.
• Work independently and cooperatively with good time management skills.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with legal responsibilities.
• Report suspected fraud and abuse to management.
• Ensure non-discrimination for all individuals regardless of race, religion, or background.
• Participate in job-related in-service trainings, conferences, and workshops.
• Operate office equipment including computers, scanners, copiers, and phones.
• Handle and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Report on-the-job accidents immediately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science (preferred). High School Diploma required.
• Three years of full-time early childhood classroom experience in a child care facility, Early Head Start, Head Start, or prekindergarten through third grade.
• One year of Infant-Toddler caregiving experience.
• Experience in social services skills relating to parents, children, and providers in the child care industry.
• Knowledge of child care licensing standards and the needs of young children (preferred).
• Ability to write clearly and maintain records.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups and work with low-income individuals.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young children.
• Ability to coordinate trainings for adults in early childhood.
• Ability to organize and implement systems for monitoring provider agreements and accreditation deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong oral and written communication skills using correct business English.
• Ability to balance multiple duties, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the agency’s “Drug Free” policy.
• Minimum age of 25 to operate a company vehicle (one year may be waived with a satisfactory motor vehicle report).
• Ability to provide reliable self-transportation for regional travel.
• Valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit and maintenance of a satisfactory MVR.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of weight over 25 pounds.
• Ability to lift boxes of supplies and adjust office furniture.

Work Environment

• Ability to adapt to inclement weather and driving long distances within or outside the service area.
• Adaptability to moderate noise levels in an office environment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and manage stress effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules, including evenings or weekends.
• Potential requirement to work from home under extraordinary circumstances.

Travel Requirements

• Normal to heavy travel to Provider locations within the Workforce Solutions Workforce Resource Child Care area.
• Travel for meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
• Ability to travel by air for training, conferences, and related activities.