Education Specialist - ECE

Ensures regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations.  Serves as resource for education services and analyzes child outcome data.

DUTIES

SUMMARY

Ensures regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations.  Serves as resource for education services and analyzes child outcome data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Delivers coaching/mentoring sessions to teaching staff on a regular basis as determined by staff needs and assessments. Analyzes and assesses the implementation of curriculum in classrooms and ensures all activities, lesson plans, and materials are developmentally appropriate. Participates in the development and implementation of the Teacher Professional Development Plan. Uses independent discretion and judgment to assess classroom instruction through the use of CLASS, ITERS, and ECERS tools. Trains employees about education techniques and provides technical assistance. Assesses all classroom practices to ensure their adherence to program policies and ECE best practices. Works cooperatively with other content area specialists to plan integrated education services Provides guidance to teachers in implementing Individual Education Plans and Individual Family Service Plans as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience managing or overseeing early childhood education services.
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or related field from a four-year university required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
• Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of Early Childhood Services Performance Standards, the component plans and knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information. 
• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Site Supervisor Child Development Permit (Home Base Education Specialist exempt from this requirement).
• CLASS reliable within six months of hire (Home Base Education Specialist exempt from this requirement).

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must have basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.
• Internet software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word Processing software
• Presentation software

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• No special vision requirements.

NOISE LEVEL

• Moderate noise

REQUIRED TRAINING

• New Hire Orientation
• Mandated Reporter
• AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training

COMPENSATION:

$29.96 USD - $35.95 USD

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting.  The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.

BENEFITS: 

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents

• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees

• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance 

• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance 

• Opportunity for growth & advancement 

• Professional development & continued training 

• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities

CONTINGENCIES: 

• Influenza immunization or declination

• COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations

• Education verification

• Reference check

• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services 

• Drug and alcohol screening

• Tuberculosis screening