Program Specialist

Utah Community Action•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Utah Community Action in Salt Lake City, UT, is hiring a full-time Program Specialist to supervise and coach our Head Start teachers. This position offers a competitive wage of $32.03 per hour and benefits, including: 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 Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Position Summary 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

Supervise and coach Head Start teachers.
Ensure the program complies with all laws and regulations.
Clearly communicate expectations to teachers.
Guide teachers' 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.