Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist

Job Summary

Develops and conducts training programs, orientation, and continuing education for new and current employees specific to a department or function. Assesses training and coaching needs of staff and monitors the effectiveness of the training program.

• Plans and oversee the training and coaching for six UKids Child Care Programs. Develops and conducts training in department and regulatory procedures, documentation requirements, and department specific computer operations.
• Assists practitioners in implementing The Creative Curriculum into classroom settings for children birth-5 years. Trains and assists Child Care Programs with TS Gold assessment programs.
• Creates or obtains training and orientation materials. Provides training for all new employees in all required topics.
• Identifies and assesses employee skill level and training needs. Trains and assists Child Care Programs with TS Gold assessment programs.
• Trains and mentors early childhood practitioners in preparing program plans and observing and interpreting children's behavior.
• May assist teachers and practitioners to meet with parents to discuss children's progress.
• Documents observations regarding teacher's professional development and learning goals and reports back to their supervisors.
• Provide in-service training on DAP, children's environments and other curriculum development. Maintains documentation of training, education, and new employee orientations.
• Collects and organizes resource materials and equipment needed for activities.
• Observe and evaluate staff in classrooms
• Assists in maintaining NAEYC and state licensing standards
• Assists in family events (Parent and Me, PNO, etc.)
• Develops and implements a monthly/quarterly training schedule.
• Steps into classrooms when needed as substitutes.
• Attends child development workshops and conferences.
• Problem solving
• Other Duties as Assigned
• The incumbents in the is position are expected to be familiar with the department's policies and procedures and are required to have a working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors.

• Nearly continuously: office environment, occasional early childhood classroom environment, and standing during training sessions.

• Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or a related field
• Two years' experience teaching or planning and directing a children's educational or service program, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• Demonstrated human relations skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.
• Master's degree may be preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or a closely related field
• Two years' experience teaching or planning and directing an early childhood (birth
  - 5) educational or service program with at least one year supervisory or mentoring duties, or equivalency in a child care, preschool, Head Start, early care and education program or Child Care Resource and Referral setting
• Prior experience with Creative Curriculum
• Demonstrated human relations skills and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must demonstrate effective communication with professionals, parents and children
• Must demonstrate an ability to work independently but show a willingness to take direction from the supervisor
• Must be warm, energetic and enjoy working with families, young children, early childhood staff. Will be asked to conduct a health and safety training at interview.
• Must pass a BCI and fingerprint background check.
• Must be willing to obtain first aid training
• Must be willing to obtain Early Childhood Coaching certificate within year of employment.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office and management software.
• Must meet physical characteristics needed for the performance of all job duties (with or without the use of aids)
• Speak and write with ease and fluency.
• Sufficient vision to read small, printed material as well as long distances across playgrounds and classrooms for child supervision.
• Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation
• Ability to speak in an understandable manner.
• Tone with sufficient volume to be heard in an office and/or a busy classroom environment.
• Lift small children (up to 50 lbs.)
• Carry small children in arms for short distances.
• Move about on hands and knees and sit on the floor with children.
• Exhibits physical stamina necessary for daily interaction with young children (walking, kneeling, sitting on floor, lifting up to 50 lbs., etc.) as well as several hours standing while training.
• Ability to sit at computer and perform repetitive motions.
• Physical dexterity to use a pen or pencil…