Infant and Toddler Specialist

Infant/Toddler Specialist , Childcare Resources and Referral

Salary $42,000

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Childcare Resource and Referral Department invites applications for the position of Infant/Toddler Specialist .

SUMMARY

The Resource and Referral Infant/Toddler Consultant reports to the Regional Director of Child Care Resource & Referral within the Student Development Division of Southeastern Oklahoma State University
. The Consultant provides technical assistance, coaching, and training to support child care programs serving infants and toddlers throughout the Southeast Region service delivery area (SDA). In collaboration with the statewide Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) network, early intervention programs, early education programs, health departments, and other community partners, the Consultant works to improve the quality and availability of infant/toddler care and strengthen the region’s child care system.

This full-time, grant-funded position includes full benefits and is funded through the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care, and the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness (OPSR). Travel is required.

ESSENTIALDUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical assistance (TA), coaching, and training on infant/toddler development, care challenges, developmentally appropriate practices, Pyramid Model practices, and Conscious Discipline practices. Deliver services throughout the SDA in person, by phone, by email, or virtually, as approved by the Program Director.
• Meet annual infant/toddler goals established by OPSR.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with SECCR&R staff, OPSR, the statewide CCR&R network, infant/toddler educators, and community agencies serving infants and toddlers.
• Work cooperatively with team members and keep the Program Director informed of project progress, challenges, and concerns.
• Participate in community coalitions, quarterly SE Partners meetings, and family and early childhood events to promote awareness of and involvement in early childhood education.
• Maintain current knowledge of child care resources and connect providers with appropriate information and support.
• Document TA, coaching, professional and community contacts, event participation, provider inquiries, and other required activities in Worklife Systems (WLS) to meet OPSR contract requirements.
• Assist with contacting all providers every six months to update their information in WLS.
• Submit at least one infant/toddler-focused article for each quarterly newsletter and regularly contribute provider information through social media, email, and print communications.
• Submit data and monthly activity reports to the Program Director to support quarterly reporting.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development to strengthen job-related knowledge and skills.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information about child care providers and children.
• Travel throughout the SDA, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director to meet position objectives and support the Regional Network.

ADDITIONALPERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES(FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

Attendance and Dependability:Theemployeecanbedependedupontoreporttotheassigneddutystationatthe scheduled time. The employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

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Communication and Contact:Theemployeecommunicateseffectivelyandprofessionallybothverballyandin writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

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Relationships with Others:Theemployeeworkseffectivelyandrelateswellwithothersincludingsuperiors,…