Early Childhood Spec Inf/TD

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC • Charleston, WV

7d • $22 - $24

About The Position

To provide training technical assistance for child care providers on matters related to infant and toddler aged children.

Requirements

• Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, developmental psychology or child development.
• One year of professional, paid, and documented work experience with infants and toddlers under the age of 36 months.
• Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to National Association for the Education of Youn Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and STARS trainer credential.
• Complete initial online training for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-revised (ITERS-R) within first (6) months of employment.
• Become fully certified in the Program for Infant/Toddler (PITC) with timeline for completion per policy and procedures prior to presenting WVIT- Relationship-Based Care (WVIT II).
• Complete process for West Virginia Infant/Toddler Mental Health Credential within one (1) year of PITC certification.
• Business casual apparel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development and technical assistance for child care providers.
• Participate in the WV Infant Toddler Specialist Network (WV ITSN) initiatives.
• Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Participate in practice and observations for ITERS-3 with peer annually.
• Assist with collaborative visits and training experiences for infant toddler providers with the TRAILS team.
• Submit requests for materials, supplies, and training resource materials.
• Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
• Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
• Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and/or agency.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Any other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level