Education Specialist - Technical Assistance Specialist

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is looking for an Education Specialist - Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist to join our team!

WHO WE ARE:

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. strives to ensure that children and their families have access to high-quality, affordable early learning programs and services in our community. We are a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community-wide commitment to ensure every child is ready to succeed in school and life through comprehensive, high-quality early learning environments.

SUMMARY:

The Education Specialist - Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist provides targeted support to family childcare homes and childcare centers contracted with the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County including those programs participating in the Strong Minds Program. This position requires the ability to understand and interpret program data to help providers improve their classroom practice. The position requires an individual who can manage their schedule, work independently, communicate effectively orally and in writing, understand and implement procedures and practices, and demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in their work.

HOURS:

This is a full-time position, and business hours at the Boynton location is Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Longer hours, evenings, and weekends may be necessary on occasion. This Education Specialist - Technical Assistance Specialist position may require 80% or more travel in Palm Beach County to Palm Beach County offices or other locations for meetings, trainings and other required duties.

PAY RATE: $20 - $24 per hour commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide coaching/technical assistance to early childhood programs to set realistic goals and objectives that support quality improvement.
• Markets coaching/technical assistance to all providers including Strong Minds sites at the Emerging, Promising or In Network status levels.
• Support providers in developing improvement plans based on recent Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) assessment scores, program goals, focusing on all core quality building blocks.
• Tracks data for reporting related to training and/or coaching. Document all related coaching/technical assistance work, into the statewide information system, Strong Minds and/or WELS system.
• Research and is knowledgeable of applicable current early care and education regulations, guidelines, standards and rules for state, federal and locally funded programs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Health and Human Services or related field from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• Two years of coaching and/or training experience is required.
• One year of experience with Early Education is required.
• Demonstrated ability in techniques used to train, teach, coach, and provide hands on assistance to others.
• Knowledge of or prior experience utilizing the CLASS Assessment Tools preferred.

Link to full job description: https://elcpalmbeach.box.com/s/630zy31dqhspvbda9ymwgnekz6e1ph2c

NO RECRUITERS PLEASE