About the Role
The Infant/Toddler Specialist provides technical assistance and training for Day Care Center, Family and Group Family Child Care Providers. This role reports to the Director of Professional Development.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers in developing infant/toddler programs.
- Provide technical assistance and training to caregivers on best practices in serving infants and toddlers, focusing on responsive care, learning environments, and activities.
- Serve as a resource to regional licensing/registration staff on infant/toddler care issues.
- Maintain required documentation and files for timely reporting, including monthly data entry into MITCH/software.
- Submit monthly activity reports to the Director of PD and Westchester Child Care Council.
- Attend regional meetings and training sessions.
- Participate in approved educational activities such as seminars, workshops, and professional conferences.
- Represent CCCDP in the community through approved activities.
- Submit monthly expense reports to the Financial Manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Develop and deliver training on infant/toddler topics for in-house and on-site capacities.
- Travel between Dutchess and Putnam Counties to introduce agency services to educators.
- Perform additional duties for the agency as needed, such as tabling events and the Champions of Child Care event.
Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to travel throughout designated counties.
- Must possess a valid Driver License and reliable transportation.
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
Skills
- Technical assistance
- Training delivery
- Child care program development
- Best practices in infant/toddler care
- Responsive care enhancement
- Learning environment enhancement
- Activity development
- Documentation and reporting
- Data entry
- Community representation
- Event participation
Location
- Dutchess County
- Putnam County
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Three years working directly with infants and toddlers in a regulated child care program
- Two years working with child care providers as a trainer, supervisor, or offering technical assistance
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
About the Company
- Contracted through the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
- Sub-contracted through the Child Care Council of Westchester.
