EHS Specialist Are you a self-starter? Are you someone who likes making a difference in children's lives in a high-quality preschool program that focuses on parent and child development?? Then Families First of Minnesota is the place for you! We are looking for a full time full year Early Head Start Specialist in our Rochester area!!! This position provides on-the-job guidance, coaching, training, and technical assistance to classroom teaching staff who work in child care partnership classrooms serving Early Head Start children. This position works with program staff to improve the quality of teaching; assist programs to promote positive, significant and sustained outcomes for children; and promote career development for teaching staff working in Early Head Start partner sites. This position supports the family service requirements for all families enrolled in assigned child care partner sites.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or related field that includes 6 or more courses in Early Childhood Education and 3-5 years of teaching experience with Head Start or equivalent education and experience. Must have extensive knowledge of early childhood education including all domains of learning and development. Must be familiar with current research and understand how that research can be translated into classroom instruction. Experience in providing and implementing early childhood education service activities and training for teaching staff and parents. Experience in family support and home visiting. This exempt position is scheduled 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Compensation is based upon education level, starting at $58,532/year. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal holidays. Head Start parents are encouraged to apply and will be given preference based on qualifications.

ABOUT US

Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 50 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, childcare professionals and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella includes Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.