Early Learning Specialist

Description

Early Learning Specialist – (Full time – 40 hours per week)

Responsible for the following job duties:

• Partners with early childhood caregivers/providers, educators and administrators who seek to increase the quality of birth to five early care and education services.
• Uses approved, evidence-based assessment tools and resulting data to assist providers to enhance their care and learning environment through professional development.
• Specialist will be trained in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience working with early care and education programs.
• Experience training and/or coaching adult learners.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices with children.
• Ability to provide direct service with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with community based partners.
• Ability to organize time effectively to meet assigned work demands.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Salary: starting at $46,000
• ReadyKids pays 100% health, dental, and life insurance premiums for employee only plans
• Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays
• Employer-matched retirement plan

Open until filled. ReadyKids is seeking a diverse pool of applicants, all are encouraged to apply. Go to www.readykidscville.org for full position description and application procedures. ReadyKids is a drug-free workplace. EOE/ADA/AA.