Program Specialist
About The Position
The Program Specialist ensures the program complies with all laws and regulations. They supervise and support teachers, clearly communicate expectations, and guide their professional growth with training and resources. They help teachers use the Creative Curriculum and the TSG Online Assessment System and review classroom data to improve child outcomes. The Specialist conducts Family Reviews, collaborates with all departments to deliver quality services, and visits classrooms to assess health, safety, and compliance. They identify needed classroom materials and share these needs with the Program Coordinator. They also help staff set goals, provide supportive supervision, and respect each family's culture and language. Finally, they stay up to date in the field by participating in professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Studies, or in a related field with an emphasis in Early Childhood essential topics.
- 2-year supervisory experience.
- Driver's license
- Must complete and maintain Infant Toddler and Preschool CLASS certification (within first 3 months of employment).
Nice To Haves
- Previous Head Start experience
- Infant/Toddler and Preschool CLASS certification.
- Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA.
Responsibilities
- Ensure program compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Supervise and support teachers.
- Communicate expectations clearly.
- Guide teacher professional growth with training and resources.
- Help teachers use the Creative Curriculum and the TSG Online Assessment System.
- Review classroom data to improve child outcomes.
- Conduct Family Reviews.
- Collaborate with all departments to deliver quality services.
- Visit classrooms to assess health, safety, and compliance.
- Identify needed classroom materials and share these needs with the Program Coordinator.
- Help staff set goals.
- Provide supportive supervision.
- Respect each family's culture and language.
- Participate in professional development to stay up to date in the field.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA contributions up to $2,500
- 401(k) with a 5% employer match
- Disability and life insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) during Christmas and up to 192 hours annually
- One hour of paid self-care time per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
