Summary

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Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI) is a private, non-profit child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency that works with families and communities to help ensure that all children have access to high-quality, affordable early learning and school-age opportunities and experiences that enable them to succeed in school and in life.

CCRI works with child care programs and early educators to build knowledge and skills that can improve teaching practices and learning environments, resulting in higher quality care for children provided. CCRI also provides technical assistance to help directors and teachers enhance the quality of care provided for children and families to help meet short- and long-term goals, maintain higher quality, address professional development needs, and support program start-up or corrective action requirements.

CCRI is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and relational Child Development Specialist who will be responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating professional development opportunities and activities to enhance the professional growth and leadership skills of participants in the quality initiative; providing on-site technical assistance; developing individual classroom and center professional development plans; and demonstrating effective strategies for sustaining quality programs.






Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides on-site technical assistance, including assessment, coaching, mentoring, and modeling to improve the quality of instruction available to children.
• Develops and delivers training (face-to-face and online) as needed to the early care and education community on quality improvement and leadership development.
• Networks with appropriate organizations, agencies programs, and services within the community to determine community needs.
• Develops materials and resources to meet the needs of the early care and education community.
• Works closely with early care and education directors/providers and teachers to determine individual program needs and evaluate progress towards goals.
• Keeps informed of local, state, and federal licensing regulations, as well as national standards assessment tools, that affect quality care for children and youth and communicates this information program participants.
• Collects and provides accurate documentation of program contacts using contact summary/site visit reports and accurate documentation of attendance at training and/or college-level courses using attendance sheets and evaluation tools.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date program files, database and site visit reports as well as program assessments.
• Provides reports, in an accurate and timely manner, as requested by the department supervisor.
• Assists the department supervisor in submitting grant proposals, developing work procedures, and in training and orienting new staff.
• Collaborates with other CCRI trainers on an on-going basis to improve and coordinate the agencys delivery of training and technical assistance.
• Attends trainings and team and agency meetings to address agency and departmental goals and objectives.
• Practices professional renewal through a variety of means, such as attending regional and national conferences, participating in professional organizations, and remaining abreast of current research and literature.
• Collaborates with local and state regulatory and licensing agencies, maintaining close working relationships.
• Represents the agency effectively and professionally in the community, including participation on community-based committees and presentations at conferences, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships with customers, fellow employees, and supervisors.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding departmental and agency matters.
• Promotes a positive image of the agency in the community.
• Advocates for children and families in support of the agencys mission and goals.
• Available to work some nights and weekends to provide training to early childhood professionals in the community.
• Ability to establish good and culturally sensitive rapport with colleagues, child care staff, and the public.
• Performs other duties as needed to further the agencys mission and goals.
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some evening/weekend work and local travel required.



EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Child Development or related field from an accredited 4-year university
NC Early Care and Education Professional Certification, level 11 or higher and apply for and receive the TAP and PDE endorsement within one year of hire.
Three to five years of experience as a teacher and/or administrator in an early childhood or school-age program; or three to five years of training experience.
Family child care experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of child growth and development.
Knowledge of appropriate programs and services to meet the needs of children and youth.
Knowledge of inclusion and special needs best practices (desirable)
Skills and willingness to be flexible in performing other job-related tasks as needs arise.
Mastery of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Knowledge of North Carolina licensing standards and the Environment Rating Scales.



CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid drivers license, automobile liability coverage, and access to an automobile on a daily basis.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee must be physically able to model quality early childhood education practices in the classroom setting. These physical demands include, but are not limited to: lifting children, addressing children on their eye level; and mobility and stamina. Normal or corrected sight and hearing are required.



WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment at the agency is that of a general office environment characterized by well-lighted work spaces and offices, a moderate noise level and all season climate control. The employee will work in a variety of both indoor and outdoor environments.



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CCRI EMPLOYEES.

Benefits

Full benefit package to include generous time off, various insurance options and a comprehensive 401k plan.

Work Remotely

Flexible work from home options available