A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
Technical Assistance Professional Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council - 5.0 Centennial, CO Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $85,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Early childhood education center experience Bachelor's degree Classroom observations
Full Job Description Job Title:
Technical Assistance (TA)
Professional Reports To:
Director of Community Connections Salary:
$60,000.00 - $85,000.00
Annually Work Status:
Full-Time Pay Type:
Salaried, Exempt Required:
Reliable Transportation up to 90% of position duties
Position Summary :
An ACECC Technical Assistance (TA) Professional works to deliver mentoring, coaching, consultation, and peer-to-peer TA. The TA Professional is responsive to providers interested in elevating their program's expertise to a higher level. The
ACECC TA
Professional is responsible for lending support to preschool/childcare administrators, business owners/directors, and family childcare home-based providers/center-based classroom teachers.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Quality Standards Specialist:
Serve as the consultant for identified centers. Support providers in developing and implementing improvement plans based on SMARTE Goals. Encourage educators to increase their mastery of skills by supporting developmentally appropriate practices. Facilitate provider training sessions as needed. Provide referral resources for program staff to support families of children with potential emotional, behavioral, mental health, and developmental concerns. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and provide support for Colorado Shines QRIS and the Professional Development Information System (PDIS). Maintain a valid Colorado State Coaching Credential and a Level 3 (or higher) Early Childhood Professional Credential. Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with providers, including owners, directors, and teachers.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
General Responsibilities:
Demonstrate ability to work effectively as a team member and individually as necessary Solid computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Organize and prioritize workload Work with diverse audiences Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records. Support the Council's mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, commitment, accountability and ownership. Complete weekly CHATS to email to the Executive Director. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment connected to the position.
CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Characteristics:
Knowledge of health and mental health resources available to families Knowledge of the early intervention system's operations and infrastructure Presentation skills related to early childhood content. Excellent leadership and coordination skills Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships Ability to strategize, organize and plan Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Excellent data collection, evaluation and analysis skills Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and independently work on several projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences. Required Education and/or
Experience:
Experience with Environment Rating Scales and Quality Assessments with Programs (such as ITERS, ECERS or FCCERS and/or understanding through formal education or verified work experience in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or closely related educational field with core hours in ECE coursework. 2+ years' experience as a CSQI coach, school administrator or principal of a child development center or an early childhood director. Ability to work in all early childhood care and educational settings across Arapahoe County Knowledge and experience working with Colorado Shines, Colorado's Early Learning & Development Guidelines, Colorado Early Childhood Special Education Comfort, ability, and understanding of the critical need to work evenings and weekends. Preferred Education and/or
Experience:
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Administration, Leadership, and Policy Studies. Colorado Coaching Credential Instructor in topics, curriculums: Touchpoints, Trauma Responsive Care, Creative Curriculum, Pyramid, Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT) Experience supporting other coaches formally and informally.
