Infant and Toddler Specialist

Southeastern Oklahoma State University•Durant, OK

About The Position

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Childcare Resource and Referral Department seeks an Infant/Toddler Specialist (Resource and Referral Infant/Toddler Consultant). Reporting to the Regional Director of Child Care Resource & Referral within the Student Development Division, the specialist provides technical assistance, coaching, and training to child care programs serving infants and toddlers throughout the Southeast Region service delivery area (SDA). The role collaborates with the statewide Child Care Resource & Referral network, early intervention and early education programs, health departments, and community partners to improve the quality and availability of infant/toddler care and strengthen the regional child care system. This is a full-time, grant-funded position supported by the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care, and the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness (OPSR). Travel throughout the SDA is required, including overnight and weekend travel as needed. The preferred start date is November 30, 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; the posting also lists a salary of $42,000. Southeastern Oklahoma State University was founded in 1909 and has approximately 6,000 students. Its main campus is in Durant, Oklahoma, in a rural community near Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. The university offers university-paid health, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement contributions to the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System; and a tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members. The university also offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and annual/vacation, sick, personal, and birthday leave.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, or a related field.
At least one year of experience working with infants and toddlers in a child care setting.
Strong organizational, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively throughout the SDA.
Ability to collect and record data and proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and delivering professional development, training, and technical assistance to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance, coaching, and training on infant and toddler development, care challenges, developmentally appropriate practices, Pyramid Model practices, and Conscious Discipline practices, in person, by phone, email, or virtually as approved.
Meet annual infant/toddler goals established by OPSR.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with SECCR&R staff, OPSR, the statewide CCR&R network, infant/toddler educators, and community agencies serving infants and toddlers.
Work cooperatively with team members and keep the Program Director informed about project progress, challenges, and concerns.
Participate in community coalitions, quarterly SE Partners meetings, and family and early childhood events to promote awareness of and involvement in early childhood education.
Maintain current knowledge of child care resources and connect providers with appropriate information and support.
Document technical assistance, coaching, professional and community contacts, event participation, provider inquiries, and other required activities in Worklife Systems (WLS) to meet OPSR contract requirements.
Assist with contacting all providers every six months to update their information in WLS.
Submit at least one infant/toddler-focused article for each quarterly newsletter and regularly share provider information through social media, email, and print communications.
Submit data and monthly activity reports to the Program Director for quarterly reporting.
Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development.
Maintain confidentiality of information about child care providers and children.
Travel throughout the SDA, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director to meet position objectives and support the Regional Network.
Report to the assigned duty station as scheduled and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
Communicate effectively and professionally and work constructively with colleagues and other individuals inside and outside the University.
Work safely, attend required safety training, follow applicable safety rules, and perform assigned incident-management duties in relation to NIMS training completed.