Early Childhood Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Parkersburg Office
- Parkersburg, WV 26104, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $22.28 - $24.26,

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%,

Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services,

Title:

Early Childhood Specialist

Program: CCR&R
Worksite: TBD

Reports to:

Supervisor

Responsible for providing specialized support to early childhood programs through a variety of professional development opportunities.

• Provide professional development and technical assistance for child care providers.
• Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Participate in environmental rating scale practice observations as assigned.
• Utilize available technology to support professional development delivery.
• Submit requests for materials, supplies, and training resource materials.
• Support initiation and continuation of provider networks and associations to improve quality of care.
• Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
• Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and/or agency.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in early childhood, elementary education, special education or child development accepted.

Preferred:
Experience with adult learners and training preparation.

• Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and STARS trainer credential.
• Business casual apparel.

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to temperature changes at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.
• Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact position.
• This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review.

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

RVCDS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination…