Child Care Program Support Specialist (Bilingual)

Who We Are:

If you have experience with Child Care and Training, come work at one of Buffalo's Best Places to Work 2024!

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/c/best-places-to-work-2024/22892/child-care-resource-network.html

Position Summary:

The Child Care Program Support Specialist will utilize their own childcare knowledge and experience to support childcare providers with training, technical assistance, coaching and educational program. Their hands on support will increase high-quality childcare throughout WNY.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires at least 1-2 years professional childcare experience and 12 credits of higher education in Early Childhood, Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Youth Studies, or related field. An ASPIRE profile is required for this role; we can assist you in getting started if you don’t have one yet. ASPIRE is New York’s workforce registry for early childhood professionals, helping track credentials, training, and career growth.

As A Child Care Program Support Specialist, You Will:

• Be a great teacher and an engaging speaker
• Be passionate about educating childcare providers in the community
• Use your knowledge and expertise from child care work experience to provide coaching and technical assistance to providers
• Provide professional development training in multiple languages
• Use feedback from assessment tools to guide decision making and planning
• Provide hands on support to meet the diverse needs of providers in the community
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings, trainings, and outreach events as required
• Serve on at least one (1) committee supporting our internal and/or external community

What You’ll Bring to this Position:

• Multilingual/Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages that would support servicing our customers, including Chinese, Arabic, Somali, Burmese, and/or Bengali
• At least 12 credits of higher education in Early Childhood, Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Youth Studies, or related field
• Bachelor Degree and three years of direct child care experience; or an Associate Degree with six years of direct child care experience.
• Minimum one-year experience training adults preferred
• Plan of action to achieve New York State Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential (T-TAP); current credential preferred
• Willingness to grow excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills
• Excellent human relation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work independently and utilize your team as a support
• Willingness to regularly travel in Erie County
• Available to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid NYS Driver License and a vehicle with current registration and insurance

About Us:

Child Care Resource Network’s mission is to promote quality, affordable, accessible care and learning for all children by supporting and empowering families, caregivers, education professionals, and employers. We are a family-friendly agency, supporting our employees and their families with excellent benefits and a commitment to making CCRN a great place to work for everyone.

How CCRN Supports Our Employees:

• Babies at Work program to support new parents and their babies
• Access to Shared Company vehicles, to minimize wear and tear or mileage on your personal vehicle
• Generous PTO that begins accruing immediately upon employment
• 16 days of paid holiday pay, including a floating holiday
• Competitive Health insurance
• Discounted Dental and Eyeglass coverage
• Trainings, Professional Memberships, and Professional Development Classes paid for by CCRN to help your professional growth!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 12 credits of higher education in Early Childhood, Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Youth Studies, or related field? (You do not have to have a full degree)? This is a requirement for this position.
• Do you have an ASPIRE profile? An ASPIRE profile is mandatory for this role, and we can assist you in getting started if you don’t have one yet. ASPIRE is New York’s workforce registry for early childhood professionals, helping track credentials, training, and career growth.

Experience:

• child care provider: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• a language other than English fluently? (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22