What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATION SPECIALIST (EXTERNAL PARTNERS) position at Chicago Commons Association?
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Position Summary
This role will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the education curriculum and assisting with the diverse learner's referral process. This position will also be responsible for providing training, technical assistance, and support staff across assigned Community Partner sites, as needed.
Education & Certification Requirements
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field and a minimum of 5 years of direct teaching experience.
Experience & Training Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be a fast learner and good at following very detailed instructions.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to travel to multiple schools in diverse communities.
Desired Outcomes
Provide regular support and assistance to Partners to achieve the following goals :
Essential Job Requirements & Duties
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and read English proficiently. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.
Employment Conditions :
This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Chicago Commons reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks deemed appropriate.
Working Conditions :
The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one's senses and mental demands.) None
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Chicago Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Chicago Commons provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).
