Early Childhood Specialist-Inf

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC•Charleston, WV

4d•$22 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide training and technical assistance for child care providers on matters related to infant and toddler aged children. This role involves professional development, technical assistance, and participation in network initiatives to support early childhood education.

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.
Adhere to National Association for the Education of Young 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.

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.