Early Childhood Specialist
4 weeks ago
We are seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to provide program support and strengthen the skill sets of staff in high-quality adult-child interactions and teaching practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and experience working with diverse populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide classroom coverage to ensure licensing ratios are maintained
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children
- Cultivate relationships with education and site staff to maximize teacher-child interactions and enhance teacher knowledge and skills
- Support and assist early childhood educators in identifying specific needs of children, developing educational plans, and referring children for further evaluation when necessary
- Generate and compile reports to provide follow-up when required
- Ongoing observations and data analysis to assess curriculum fidelity, children's progress, adult-child interactions, and support for the classroom environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
- Must have or complete a minimum of two (2) credit hours in childcare administration within six (6) months of hire
- Knowledge of and experience with Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules preferred
- Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid within 90 days
- Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package with health insurance starting after 30 days of employment
- Generous time-off and paid holiday policies
- Half-day work on Fridays
- Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts
- Wellness programs for both physical and mental health
- Retention and attendance incentives
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement, including paid-in-full CDA's and assistance with Associates degrees and above
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