The Early Head Start Child Development Specialist (CDS) is responsible for providing professional expertise in Early Childhood Education and Development for our Early Childhood Development Centers Early Head Start program option. Monitoring and educational support to providers regarding Assessment, Screenings, and managing data in the TSG. The CDS will periodically verify compliance with agency policy; and facilitate ongoing communication between program staff, and enrolled families. The CDS will provide recommendations for technical assistance in developing relationships with other childcare professionals." The CDS will monitor the consultation, training, policy and procedure development, agency collaboration, and tracking of Childhood Education/Childhood Development services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Collaborates with CCNS and other Early Head Start and pre-K programs to develop transition plans, and monitor services.
- Supports the Early Head Start staff concerning issues of classroom environments, teaching skills, curriculum support, and transitioning of children and their families. This includes, but is not limited to phone, e-mail, written reports, record keeping, and tracking of data.
- Researches information in the areas of Child Development from professional journals, magazines, reports, and community organizations and disseminates to staff, and parents.
- Provides support in the coordination of the annual Program Self-Assessment and the follow-up reporting.
- Provide input with developing and maintaining written policies and procedures that are in compliance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards.
- 1 year related experience with age groups 0-3, through employment, practicum, student teaching, or volunteering in a pre-school educational environment.
Educations or Certification
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Early Intervention, or a related field (with a minimum of 6 classes focused on ECE/ECD).