Family Development Educator, Oriskany, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Development Educator serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and assist with the evaluation, planning and management of Family Development programs to childcare providers and parents in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties. The educator will deliver established educational programs to childcare providers and parents on topics including, but not limited to: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines, importance of physical activity, engaged learning environments, program organization and routine, parent and provider communication, developmentally appropriate practice, program development, business practices, professionalism and responsibility. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year related experience or Associates Degree and 2 years transferable program/functional experience.
Demonstrated ability to plan, teach, and evaluate educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NY State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) childcare regulations.
Familiarity in child development, health and wellness, and early childhood education.
Training to individuals as well as to groups.

Responsibilities

Program Delivery – 70% Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to provide education on quality early care and education.
Provide research based material and resources to providers, parents, staff and other groups as they are identified.
Utilize existing educational programs to provide education on business practices in early childhood, and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
Serve as a subject-matter resource in early childhood related topics to staff, parents and providers, community organizations and the general public.
Interact effectively with program participants to provide educational resources that meet their specific needs.
Meet or exceed targeted delivery goals assigned by the supervisor as indicated by the funding source.
May occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans to deliver educational programs.
Inform childcare providers and parents of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.
Represent CCE to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
Program Evaluation – 5% Interact with program participants and clientele to collect evaluation data for improving programs and services.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Assist supervisor in the process of analyzing program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making recommendations for improvements in program offerings.
Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.
Administrative Responsibilities: Direction – 5% Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.
Assist in the planning of Family Development programs and events.
Assist supervisor in initiating effective professional relationships with other agencies and organizations that promote effective communication to facilitate continued programming efforts.
Management – 5% Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials).
Provide programmatic guidance to volunteers and co-workers, including those performing similar work.
Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within educational programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
Coordination/Operation – 10% Maintain record of program participants, complete reports, and accurately prepare paperwork as required for the program.
Occasionally transports self along with program materials and resources to childcare provider sites.
Organize and coordinate activities related to Family Development programming.
Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials related to early childhood topics including business practices, and home health and safety topics.
Compile and provide information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, needs assessment, success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committee, Board and others as necessary
Complete all data entry in local data system as well as end of the month paperwork and quarterly reports as part of funder reporting requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed and/or maintained.
Professional Improvement – 5% In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.