Education Specialist

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education with advanced degree preferred A baccalaureate or advanced degree in education that includes ages K through 6, with 15 credit hours in early childhood education courses A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field with 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses At least three years teaching experience with preschool age preferred Head Start experience preferred Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and CLASS experience preferred SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of current practices in early childhood education with an emphasis in teacher-child interactions and using curriculum and assessments to plan and individualize Ability to articulate and model best teaching instructional strategies and practices. Ability to motivate teachers to high levels of commitment and performance Ability to establish relationships of mutual trust and respect with support staff, site coordinators and teaching staff Ability to perform with little direct supervision Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records, analyze data and prepare reports Ability to present in front of large group audiences LICENSES, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy) CLASS and TS Gold certification in Infant, Toddler & Preschool within 60 days of employment Coaching certification within 6 months of employment Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works in early childhood classroom settings Ability to lead large group trainings Travel to multiple sites is required Some nights and weekends for special events and training may be required ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Background Requirements A Level II Background Screening which consists of a local, state, and federal criminal check will be completed on all employees and any contracted employee position, intern position or volunteer position in which individuals have contact with children, have access to confidential information and / or are in a position of special trust. To learn more about the system used to conduct these checks, you can use this link - https://info.flclearinghouse.com/