Role:

The Infant/Toddler Specialist provides technical assistance and trainings for Day Care Center, Family and Group Family Child Care Providers through a contract from NYS Office of Children and Family Services and sub-contracted through the Child Care Council of Westchester. The Infant/Toddler Specialist reports to the Director of Professional Development.

Typical Responsibilities:

Assist providers as they develop infant/toddler programs. Provide technical assistance and training to caregivers from centers and family or group family child care programs on best practices in serving infants and toddlers. The technical assistance and/or training may be in group sessions or on-site. Enhancement of responsive care, learning environments and activities. Serve as a resource to regional licensing/registration staff on issues related to infant/toddler care. Maintain all required documentation and files for timely reporting including entering information into MITCH/software on monthly basis Monthly activity to director of PD as well as Westchester Child Care Council per Infant/Toddler Regional Network contract. Attend regional meetings and training sessions. Participate in educational activities such as seminars, workshops and professional conferences, as approved by the Director of Professional Development. Represent CCCDP in the community by participating in various activities as approved or required by the Director of Professional Development. Submit expense reports monthly to the Financial Manager. Perform other related duties as assigned. Develop training surrounding infant/toddler topics and deliver both for in-house and on-site capacities. Travel between Dutchess and Putnam Counties to introduce the agency services to educators. Perform additional duties for the agency as needed - examples (tabling events and Champions of Child Care event.

Position Qualifications Education/Training Degree:

Bachelor's Degree Major:

Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field Experience Three years working directly with infants and toddlers in a regulated child care program and Two years working with child care providers as a trainer, supervisor or offering technical assistance Requirements Excellent customer service skills Travel throughout designated counties Must have a valid Driver License and reliable transportation Spanish language preferred