EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATIONAL SPECIALIST

Ozarks Unlimited Resources Education Co-op (O.U.R. Co-op) Ozarks Unlimited Resources Education Co-op - Harrison, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed Job Details

Job ID:

5862840

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Early Childhood Foundational Specialist

Organization:

Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Services Cooperative & Guy Fenter Educational Services Cooperative Reports To:

Local Early Childhood Lead Captains

Classification:

Full-Time | Grant-Funded

POSITION SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Foundational Specialist serves as a vital bridge between state-mandated foundational quality and classroom-level excellence. This role is responsible for the quarterly delivery of required foundational trainings and providing high-impact, practice-based coaching to ensure training concepts are successfully implemented in birth-to-five settings. Partnering closely with the Local Lead Captains and the CLASS Specialist, this position develops and facilitates advanced professional development that strengthens adult-child interactions and supports the regional Local Early Childhood Plan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Professional Development & Facilitation •

Quarterly Training Delivery:

Facilitate all required OEC foundational trainings at least once per quarter, including: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs. Child Development and Early Learning Standards (CDELS) Basics. Building Skills for Kindergarten Readiness. CPR & First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. Classroom and Behavior Management. •

Training Adaptation:

Adapt statewide core content and facilitation materials to meet the specific needs of diverse regional audiences, including directors, educators, and family childcare providers. 2. Practice-Based Coaching & Technical Assistance •

Implementation Support:

Provide reflective supervision and practice-based coaching to help educators translate training theory into high-quality daily routines. •

CLASS Alignment:

Offer targeted technical assistance that connects foundational skills (like environment design and routines) to specific CLASS® dimensions, such as Classroom Organization and Instructional Support. •

Quality Improvement:

Conduct classroom observations and provide structured feedback to support program fidelity to evidence-based standards. 3. Instructional Leadership & Content Development •

Foundational Curriculum Design:

Develop additional "Foundational Trainings" in categories such as Instructional Leadership, Staff Support, and Ethics/Professionalism. •

OEC Compliance:

Lead the submission process for new training materials to the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) to ensure alignment with LEARNS priorities. •

Data-Driven Support:

Utilize regional CLASS® and community data to identify professional development gaps and design responsive learning opportunities. Qualifications & Competencies • Education & Experience Master's Degree preferred: Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

Systems Expertise:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood systems, including frontline supervision and program quality assessment.

Certifications:

• CLASS® Observer Certification (Pre-K and Infant-Toddler).

Position Type:

Full-time