Education Specialist

Training & Research Foundation•Tustin, CA

15h•$70,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Specialist ensures regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as a resource for education services to maintain best practices and effective service delivery to children from birth to age 12 across multiple locations in Orange and Riverside Counties. The position involves supporting the implementation of TRF’s Education Services and Systems, developing policies and procedures, ensuring facility safety, and coordinating program data for reviews and audits. Additionally, the specialist will participate in hiring, training, and onboarding education staff, provide coaching and guidance to site teams, conduct classroom observations, and offer resources and strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate practices. The role also includes ongoing monitoring of child development services and establishing appropriate staffing levels. A key aspect is promoting best practices based on various regulations and providing training and guidance to staff, parents, and the community. Coaching and mentoring sessions for teaching staff are regular occurrences, along with staff development for new hires. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Behavioral Sciences with an AA Degree in ECE, a current CTC Site Supervisor Permit (Program Director Permit preferred), and a minimum of three years of supervisory experience with specific assessment tools. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential, along with knowledge of relevant software and training principles. Additional requirements include criminal background clearance, a physical examination, TB test, proof of immunizations, and mandated child abuse training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Behavioral Sciences with an AA Degree in ECE.
Possess current CTC Site Supervisor Permit (Program Director Permit preferred).
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience and direct experience working with ASQ, CLASS, DRDP and Environmental Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS, SACERS).
Experience supervising educators working with Children age ranges from Birth-13 Years in a State and/or Federally Subsidized ECE Programs.
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks utilizing independent thinking skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies and families both individually and in group settings.
Knowledge of software programs such as MS Office Suite and ECE Data Reporting Platforms.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Able to resolve conflicts, gentle, loving, kind, creative and resourceful.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people.
Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Criminal background clearance with (FBI, DOJ, and CAI)
Complete a physical examination, T.B. test, proof of immunization for (influenza, TDap, and MMR),
Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. If you fail to submit this proof, federal law prohibits us from hiring you.
Mandated Child Abuse Training completed within 14 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is a plus
Bilingual is a Plus

Responsibilities

Supports the implementation of TRF’s Education Services and Systems for children (infant - age 12) by ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach that meets any combination of the Creative Curriculum, California Community Care Licensing regulation requirements, State Funded Programs Terms and Conditions and program policies and procedures
Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to effective delivery of education services
Ensure that facilities, including buildings and grounds are monitored and maintained for safety
Assist in coordinating needed program data for all funding reviews and audits
Participate in the hiring, training and onboarding of education staff.
Provide coaching and guidance of site teams, including monitoring, staffing, problem-solving and performance improvement to staff
Provide constructive feedback and on-going support to Site Directors and Education staff.
Communicate with site staff to ensure quality services for children.
Conduct classroom observations and/or assessments related to adult-child interactions, classroom environments and other quality measures (i.e., CLASS, Environmental Rating Scales, NAEYC)
Provide resources, materials, and strategies/techniques to assist staff with the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices.
Ensure observations and assessments are completed according to program requirements
Participate in on-going monitoring system - tracking, follow-up and analysis of child development services, child outcomes, ongoing observation and other data.
Establish and maintain appropriate staffing to ensure compliance with program requirements (including substituting at site or classroom level as needed).
Promote best practices based on Title 22, Title V, CDE, CDSS, State Licensing and Agency Policies.
Coordinate and provide training and guidance to staff, parents and the community on a variety of pertinent topics in the areas of education and child development.
Delivers coaching/mentoring sessions to teaching staff on a regular basis as determined by staff needs and assessments.
Provide staff development to new teaching staff and maintain support as needed while they gain knowledge of their role and the responsibilities of their position.
Provide other duties as assigned.