PROGRAM SPECIALIST-TSD

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

167d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Head Start Coordinator, sustain system-wide tracking and monitoring of all Head Start classrooms to ensure implementation of CLASS assessments and classroom monitoring throughout the recipient program including subrecipients and partners. Consistent with our CLASS program, this position works to promote system-wide high-quality classroom interactions and CLASS Intensive Coaching, CLASS Environment, and performs related work as assigned by the Sr. Program Specialist. Adheres to the core values of the Agency and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners, Professional Practice, Head Start Program Performance Standards, required Head Start Competencies, professional ethics, and other relevant professional codes. Familiarity with other professional development systems.

Requirements

Must have 2nd Edition Pre-K to 3rd Grade CLASS, CLASS Environment, and Teachstone Associate Trainer certifications or obtain certification within six (6) months.
Knowledge of modern theories, methods and practices of early childhood education and child development; modern theories, methods and practices of assigned areas of responsibility and expertise, including early childhood education, social services, emotional and/or physical health, and learning and/or physical disabilities
Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the Head Start program and the assigned areas of responsibility and expertise; Head Start Program Performance Standards; goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the NHA Head Start program
Knowledge of modern theories, principles, and practices of supervision, including training and staff development.
Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment; interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with program regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to instruct and train individuals in a group setting and one-on-one
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials
Ability to exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with volunteers, parents and staff.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development or a closely related Human Services field is required
One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience providing direct services to low-income children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
Certification in pediatric first aid, CPR must be met within 90 days of employment.
Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations).

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak a second language is desirable such as Spanish or Creole.

Responsibilities

Provide NHA systemwide CLASS Plan implementation and monitoring
Provide CLASS Intensive Coaching (CIC) and mentoring to classroom teachers and other classroom staff as appropriate
Conduct CLASS observations based on 2nd Edition Pre-K to 3rd Grade CLASS and CLASS Environment observations for Head Start programs systemwide (pre and post)
Participate and train on CLASS calibration and interrater reliability
Provide Pre-Service, In-service, and Staff Development Day training in multiple areas, and training support
Provide focused classroom observations, feedback, modeling, demonstrations and problem-solving
Support and assist sites and program administration to identify and implement instructional strategies to meet the School Readiness Goals (SRGs) for children
Acts as an informational resource for Practice Based Coaching (PBC)
Conduct teacher self-assessment and provide focused classroom observations to assess staff progress in the areas of skill building
Interprets provisions of the Head Start Performance Standards for staff; provides in-service and pre-service training
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

15 Holiday Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note: Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)