Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)
Department/Organization: 217201 - CDR
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Child Development Specialist provides child development support through various programs. Oversees resources associated with programs. Provides information and resources.
Additional Department Summary: The Child Development Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of all training and technical assistance for Infant and Toddler childcare providers, and thus requires limited travel. The individual Child Development Specialist will: provide professional development technical assistance (i.e., training, coaching, feedback, and observation and reflection) to teachers and childcare professionals serving the birth-to-age three population; serve licensed childcare centers, licensed group day care homes, registered family day care homes, and other preschool programs in a four-county region; share resources and referrals to community and state partner agencies/programs (i.e., early intervention, Help Me Grow Alabama, infant early childhood mental health consultation, Parenting Assistance Line, and others) with participating teachers; administer relevant assessments (i.e., CLASS, PITC, and/or others) and collate and maintain data for reporting; establish connections to the Infant Toddler Professional Development Network (ITPDN) in the applicable region among other partner programs and resources; engage in community outreach, with recruitment of new classrooms, teachers, and programs.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of early childhood development, especially infant and toddler development. Familiarity with Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development and Teaching Strategies GOLD. Familiarity with early childhood assessments and tools related to interactions, environments, infant/toddler group care, and others, such as: Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS); Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS); Class Assessment Scoring System (CLASS); and Program for Infant and Toddler Care Program Assessment Rating Scale (PITC PARS).
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Knowledge of/experience with early childhood systems such as childcare licensing, Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), professional development, family engagement, assessment, and others.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in early care and learning settings. Experience providing training and facilitating groups.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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