Early Learning Specialist

United Planning Organization•Washington, DC

69d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Responsible for the development, implementation, and measurement of high-quality services in all classrooms. Observe all classrooms on a regular basis, provide feedback to teachers in the development of a Professional Development plan, and coordinate progress on School Readiness plan, content expert for all educational services. Regularly observe all classrooms ensuring effective implementation of approved curricula. Develop and implement a mentoring program for all teachers. Develop and update T/TA plans. Facilitate professional development plans for teachers. Conduct weekly or bi-monthly reflective supervision with teachers. Provide feedback that is incorporated into a Professional Development plan. Attend Center case management meetings. Analyze child assessment data on a quarterly basis and utilize results for ongoing continuous quality improvement. Ensure compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations. Coordinate all child screenings and referrals. Ensure individualization of service for all children. Coordinate services for children with Disabilities. Coordinate and monitor all child transition plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education administration or related field.
Three (3) years of experience working with a Head Start and Early Head Start program.
Experience working with Head Start outcomes tracking software.
Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Reliable transportation to be able to travel to various sites.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and able to learn and use an electronic time keeping program.
Possess effective organizational and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in early childhood education, education administration or related field and five (5) years of experience working with children ages birth to five.
Knowledgeable in the measurement and evaluation of child outcomes and classroom quality.
Previous Head Start and Early Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

Development, implementation, and measurement of high-quality services in all classrooms.
Observe all classrooms on a regular basis.
Provide feedback to teachers in the development of a Professional Development plan.
Coordinate progress on School Readiness plan.
Content expert for all educational services.
Regularly observe all classrooms ensuring effective implementation of approved curricula.
Develop and implement a mentoring program for all teachers.
Develop and update T/TA plans.
Facilitate professional development plans for teachers.
Conduct weekly or bi-monthly reflective supervision with teachers.
Provide feedback that is incorporated into a Professional Development plan.
Attend Center case management meetings.
Analyze child assessment data on a quarterly basis and utilize results for ongoing continuous quality improvement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations.
Coordinate all child screenings and referrals.
Ensure individualization of service for all children.
Coordinate services for children with Disabilities.
Coordinate and monitor all child transition plans.