What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Toddler Specialist (Bachelor’s Degree in ECE, 3 years’ experience required) position at Child Care Solutions, Inc.?
Design and implement professional development programs that meet the diverse needs of local early childhood professionals. This includes writing curricula; developing training materials; teaching classes at our offices and community sites; and evaluating and improving delivery of these services with the goal of enhancing the quantity and quality of infant/toddler early care and education available throughout the Central New York region. Provide one-to-one technical assistance and consultation to child care providers on infant/toddler development issues by telephone, e-mail and in-person at our office and at community sites.
Job requires some evenings and weekends (flex time available).
Education:Minimum - Bachelor’s in early childhood education, Child & Family Studies or related field, including Infant/Toddler specific coursework; Preferred - Master’s degree in early childhood development or Program for Infant/Toddler Care certification; and must possess NYS Early Learning Trainer Credential or achieve credential within one year of initial employment
Experience: 3 years of experience working directly with young children and families in a child care or early education program; adult education experience training and/ or providing coaching and technical assistance to child care staff and providers required
Competencies: Knowledge and experience in infant/toddler development and early childhood theory and practice including infant/toddler curriculum, observation, assessment and screening; effective oral and written communication skills; proficient presentation skills; knowledge of training curriculum development and program design; knowledge of child care regulations, operations and best practices in a variety of child care settings; bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred; creativity; computer proficiency; strong customer service skills; knowledge of community and educational resources; and ability to work with people from a wide range of economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Adult education: 2 years (Preferred)
- Child Care: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Early Learning Trainer Credential (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $25
