Early Learning Partner Educator

Think Together • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support! Under the general supervision of the Education Manager, the Early Learning Partner Educator is responsible for supporting and ensuring Family Child Care Home Education Network (“FCCHEN”) compliance with California Department of Social Services, Early Education and Support Division, and Licensing regulations. The Early Learning Partner Educator will observe and assess children using the Desired Result Developmental Profile (“DRDP”) and will conduct Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale assessments to support providers with creating program activities that address the developmental needs of children.

Requirements

• 12 units Early Childhood education/Child Development or more required.
• Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher is preferred.
• At least 1 to 2 years’ experience working with children ages 0-5 in a classroom or childcare home environment.
• Experience in conducting student observations, completing developmental assessments (DRDP) and Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) or willing to learn.
• Ability to work well with people and demonstrate a sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word at an intermediate or advanced level.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively.
• A California Driver's License, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.
• Must pass background check.
• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
• Comply with immunization, background check standards and other required screenings as mandated by Human Resources.
• Bi literate in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers in developing an environment conducive to learning.
• Conduct ongoing site visits and monitor for program compliance.
• Assist and support providers with problem solving as needed.
• Develop and maintain accurate child and provider records for program compliance.
• Complete the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessment and write observations for each child.
• Create and maintain files and database up to date for program compliance.
• Complete an Environmental Rating Scale for providers and develop an action plan to support provider for quality improvement.
• Ensure age-appropriate curricula activities are being implemented in the areas of cognitive, physical, social emotional growth of all children.
• Monitor and support provider with developing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents to obtain information to better serve families and maintain program quality.
• Conduct ongoing on-site health and safety monitoring visits to each Family Child Care Home.
• Encourage providers and parents to participate in program planned trainings/workshops for professional development and to enhance parenting skills.
• Monitor the nutritional programs being administered at all Family Child Care Homes to ensure the program is in compliance with the State of California Food and Nutrition Program.
• Travel to Family Child Care Homes in the areas assigned.
• Attend meetings, conferences and workshops as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree