Early Care and Education Specialist

Beanstalk • Sacramento, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Early Care and Education Specialist position requiring bilingual proficiency in English and Russian. The role involves working at the Central Office in Sacramento, CA. There are two levels for this position: ECE Specialist I and ECE Specialist II, each with different pay ranges, educational, and experience requirements. Both levels offer a bi-lingual incentive in addition to the base pay. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• Bilingual – English/Russian (Required)
• ECE Specialist I: Must have at least 12 ECE/CD units including core courses.
• ECE Specialist I: Possession of Child Development Associate Teacher or higher Permit Required.
• ECE Specialist I: One (1) year as a teacher in a program for children in a licensed center or family child care home.
• ECE Specialist II: Minimum requirement AA/AS degree in ECE /CD/ HD or 24 ECE/CD /HD units including core courses plus 16 GE units plus 6 specialization units plus 2 adult supervision units.
• ECE Specialist II: Possession of current Child Development Teacher Permit or higher Required.
• ECE Specialist II: Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Teacher in a licensed child care center or family child care home.
• ECE Specialist II: At least two years’ experience in completing Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Current Health & Safety in Child Care Setting course.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Fingerprint and criminal clearances required.
• Must have a Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must have a valid CA Driver License.
• Must have a Registered and Insured Vehicle.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• TB clearance required.
• Current measles and pertussis vaccines required.

Nice To Haves

• 24 ECE/CD/HD units including core courses preferred for ECE Specialist I.
• Knowledge of DRDP preferred for ECE Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Work as an ECE Specialist I or II, meeting the respective requirements.
• Utilize bilingual skills in English and Russian.
• Perform duties related to early care and education.
• Complete Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments (required for ECE Specialist II).

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/LTD Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Savings Option
• Travel Reimbursement
• Bi-Lingual Incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree