Technical Assistance Professional

Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council•Centennial, CO

2d•$58,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

An ACECC Technical Assistance (TA) Professional works to deliver mentoring, coaching, consultation, and peer-to-peer TA. The TA Professional is responsive to providers interested in elevating their program's expertise to a higher level. The ACECC TA Professional is responsible for lending support to preschool/childcare administrators, business owners/directors, and center-based classroom teachers.

Requirements

Reliable Transportation up to 90% of position duties
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related educational field with core hours in ECE coursework
2+ years’ experience as a CSQI coach, school administrator or principal of a child development center or an early childhood director
Experience with quality assessment tools
Formal education or verified work experience in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation
Ability to work in all early childhood care and educational settings across Arapahoe County
Knowledge and experience working with Colorado Shines, Colorado's Early Learning & Development Guidelines, Colorado Early Childhood Special Education
Solid computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of health and mental health resources
Knowledge of the early intervention system’s operations and infrastructure
Presentation skills related to early childhood content
Exhibit leadership qualities on a daily basis
Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships
Ability to strategize, organize and plan
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Excellent data collection, evaluation and analysis skills
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and independently work on several projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Administration, Leadership, and Policy Studies or closely related field
Colorado Coaching Credential
Instructor in topics, curriculums: Touchpoints, Trauma Responsive Care, Creative Curriculum, Pyramid, Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT)

Responsibilities

Serve as the consultant for identified centers.
Support providers in developing and implementing improvement plans based on SMARTE Goals.
Encourage educators to increase their mastery of skills by supporting developmentally appropriate practices.
Facilitate provider training sessions as needed.
Provide referral resources for program staff to support families of children with potential emotional, behavioral, mental health, and developmental concerns.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and provide support for Colorado Shines QIS, Professional Development Information System (PDIS), and Colorado Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Maintain a valid Colorado State Coaching Credential and a Level 3 (or higher) Early Childhood Professional Credential.
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with providers, including owners, directors, and teachers through in-person site visits across Arapahoe County.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively as a team member and individually as necessary.
Solid computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organize and prioritize workload.
Work with diverse audiences.
Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records.
Support the Council by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect for others, commitment, accountability and ownership.
Complete weekly CHATS to email to the Executive Director.