Early Childhood Specialist

Child Start, Inc. is currently seeking a Supplemental Services Specialist to join our team. In the role of Supplemental Services Specialist, you will provide essential support to children and families through Program Intervention Plans as needed. You will collaborate with the Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator to recommend referrals to partner agencies and assist with Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). This position involves assisting with data entry and tracking, as well as engaging in community outreach by creating and updating Memorandums of Understanding (MOU). You will play a key role in ensuring that staff are trained in the screening tools utilized in their classrooms and will actively participate in conducting screenings. Additionally, you will receive training in the Coaching Models and may be called upon to support the Coaching Coordinator as required.

• Observe and recommend strategies for children in classrooms...

Job title: Early Childhood Educator & Community Resource Specialist

The Early Childhood Educator & Community Resource Specialist is a vital role at the West County First 5 Center, responsible for engaging with the community to increase awareness among Black and African American families with young children about Center programs and providing educational activities and resource connections to all participants at the Center. This position serves as a bridge between the Center and the community, fostering warm, welcoming relationships; delivering parent/child interactive classes; and offering personalized parenting support alongside information on available community resources.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $27/hr - $27.75/hr
• 16 paid BACR holidays
• Up to 3 weeks vacation and additional sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, life insurance, hospital indemnity, flexible spending...

Provides consultation and/or assistance to potential and new child care providers. Establishes and maintains community contacts to support recruiting efforts.

• Researches, develops and presents professional development events.

• Answers questions via phone, internet and in person regarding child care, child development and curriculum concerns.
• Supports membership and service goals of the Child Care Resource and Referral program.
• Advises, upon request, regarding children's developmental levels and/or behaviors.
• Offers suggestions/solutions to the early childhood care and education provider and parent as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Working Knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of child care required.
• Minimum of three years’...

Provides consultation and/or assistance to potential and new child care providers. Establishes and maintains community contacts to support recruiting efforts.

• Researches, develops and presents professional development events.

• Answers questions via phone, internet and in person regarding child care, child development and curriculum concerns.
• Supports membership and service goals of the Child Care Resource and Referral program.
• Advises, upon request, regarding children's developmental levels and/or behaviors.
• Offers suggestions/solutions to the early childhood care and education provider and parent as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Working Knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of child care required.
• Minimum of three years’...