Child Development Specialist Job Hancock Maine USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Hancock

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Childhood Development Specialist assists in the planning and supervision of the delivery of the Child Development Component to families of the Child Care, Head Start, Early Head Start, and Foundation Classrooms; utilizes community resources and promotes early childhood development in the Early Care & Education Program; helps design and implement classroom activities and promote parent and child education; helps design and implement safety policies and procedures for ACAP Early Care & Education Centers;

ensures program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Regulations related to classroom environments, supplies, materials, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors center and staff activities to ensure ongoing positive early childhood practices through trainings and activities.

Assists with orientation and training of all newly hired Teachers, Teacher Aides, and Ed Techs.

Monitors required education records to ensure accountability; ensures all records are completed throughout the program year to meet federal, state, and program requirements.

Monitors child development education; assists in monthly program monitoring related to center environments and child development; advises and supports Teachers in organizing child development activities in classroom and for home visits.

Supports Service Coordinators by providing follow through on staff work plans and training recommendations.

Monitors classrooms to ensure all child work areas contain supplies, materials and equipment to meet program standards.

Facilitates and conducts staff trainings to meet program standards.

Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates staff. Maintains and complies with performance review system for direct reports; mediates staff conflicts; counsels employees with performance issues; recommends disciplinary action as necessary; assesses program equipment and supplies and may order and distribute to staff and sites as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Requirements:
The following requirements and skills are considered essential:

Experience:

4-5 years of prior related experience
Supervisory experience
Classroom in Early Childhood Education
Utilizing group process with customers
Crisis intervention and management
Coaching and mentoring, preferred
Facilitating workshops

Skills:

Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Excellent recordkeeping skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications and other computer software as applicable to the position
Communicate and present information
Detail-oriented
Research and disseminate information
Work with a diverse population
Handle frequent disruptions

Education and Knowledge Requirements: The following education and knowledge requirements are considered essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or social service field or equivalent combination of education and experience (program may require higher level of education or certification which will be reflected in compensation)
Certificate in practice based coaching within 18 months of hire
Head Start Performance Standards
Child Care Licensing Regulations
Infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age materials
Open classroom/hands-on learning philosophy
Working knowledge of curriculum development
Working knowledge of Early Childhood Education
Working knowledge of Special Education

Other Requirements: Additional requirements that are considered essential:

Ability to work a flexible schedule
Able to supervise remotely as needed
Must pass required background checks
Must hold current C.H.R.C
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance

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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

Maintains and promotes the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision and Goals.

Maintains confidentiality; protects the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve,…


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