Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of young children? We are looking for a skilled early childhood professional with an interest in assisting child care programs meet their full potential. Supportive, flexible working environment. Seeking creative and dedicated individual to join our team. The Early Childhood Specialist is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate, research based basic and intensive technical assistance, training, support and assistance to preschool center classrooms, Pre-K and afterschool programs in Westchester County. Applicant must be fluent in Spanish and English. Technical Assistance

• Provide basic technical and intensive technical assistance to regulated preschool and Pre-K classrooms and family child care programs from self-referral and through outreach to child care center programs improve regulatory compliance and program quality
• Help design and deliver a comprehensive intensive technical assistance project to child care programs that is assessment driven, utilizing evidence based tools and includes a formal plan of action, technical assistance visits, provision of resources, post assessment and documentation of the process
• Participate in grant programs including coordination, recruitment of participants, delivery of reporting and other administrative tasks
• Analyze program data and/or project financial statements
• Write timely and comprehensive analytical reports as required by grants, contracts and the agency's needs
• Assist in meeting departmental strategic and annual goals
• Other projects as directed Training
• Plan and deliver high quality calendar workshopsthat receive very positive evaluations
• Plan and deliver high quality on-site trainings that receive very positive evaluations
• Earn and maintain NYS T-Tap credential Council Activities
• Identify emerging issues in the early care and education field and support new approaches
• Write timely and comprehensive reports as required by grants, contracts and the organization's need
• Support Council's public policy agenda
• Contribute as required to the Council's Agency Monthly Report, CCR&R Quarterly report and others Requirements
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum 5 years' experience working with young children and families
• At least 3 years' experience in child care and knowledge of the different types of child care programs and employees, preferred
• At least 3 years' experience and 50 clock hours of training (or appropriate certification) in the training content delivered
• Prior experience in community outreach and public education, preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and writing skills
• Eligible to receive the NY State Early Learner Training Credentials, must have at least 12 credits in

Early Childhood Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$66,300.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

developing and delivering adult training: 3 years (Preferred) Early Education classroom: 3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License and a vehicle for daily use? (Required)

Work Location:

In person