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About the Role

The Family Child Care Specialist provides coaching, technical assistance, monitoring, and training to Family Child Care Providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services in accordance with General Child Care and Development (CCTR) requirements. The role supports providers in implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities, effective curriculum practices and school readiness activities while conducting ongoing health and safety monitoring within Family Child Care homes. The FCC Specialist serve as the main link for providing resources and guidance on general licensing regulations. The FCC Specialist also works collaboratively with families to provide services in the areas of health, mental health/inclusion and family needs. Assist in recruitment, enrollment of eligible families in addition to supporting families in accessing varied community resources.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and training to 5 to 8 Family Child Care Providers to ensure compliance with General Child Care and Development (CCTR) requirements and contractual obligations.
Conduct one in-person and one virtual visit monthly to each Family Child Care home to observe educational activities, support lesson plan development, and promote curriculum implementation, including a minimum of three unannounced visits per contract period.
Provide coaching sessions to assigned Family Child Care providers to support professional growth, strengthen instructional practices, and enhance curriculum implementation.
Monitor family childcare settings monthly to ensure compliance with health and safety licensing regulations and program deadlines for school readiness activities (ASQ screenings, DRDP, Lesson Plans, Parent/Provider conferences, Individual Learning Plans).
Support FCC Providers in completing DRDPs and Lesson plans.
Conduct annual FCCERS assessments for assigned providers.
Design ongoing professional development pathways in collaboration with the FCCN Manager and community partners to support provider competencies in early childhood development and education.
Develop individualized and group training plans for FCC Providers in collaboration with the FCCN Manager and service area Content Managers.
Attend monthly Education Team meetings.
Prepare written communications for providers and parents in their home language, such as memos, flyers, newsletters, and forms.
Document all contacts with providers, families, staff, and partners in the file log and database, maintaining child and provider files according to regulations.
Provide comprehensive child and family support services to at least 15 to 25 families with children enrolled in the CCTR FCCHEN program.
Conduct Family orientation meetings for each new family and facilitate completion of enrollment paperwork.
Participate in transition entry planning and meetings.
Conduct monthly check-ins via phone with families and meet in person as needed for family service activities.
Complete Needs Assessment (Family Profile/SNIPS) for each family.
Maintain on-going recordkeeping with Family contact notes to document each service contact.
Arrange and facilitate monthly Family Committee meetings and family education workshops or individualized meetings for caseload.
Document family and child services in the Child Plus database for all service activities.
Participate in recruitment/outreach activities to enroll new children into the program.
Assist families in completing pre-school enrollment applications for children transitioning to pre-school programs.
Collaborate with the Enrollment team to ensure smooth selection, orientation, and enrollment of children.
Assist families in navigating the health care system to address and follow up on children’s health care needs.
Participate in quarterly Family Services Meetings for training and information sharing.
Participate monthly in FCC Team meetings for service collaboration and information sharing.
Contact families of absent children and complete the absence request form.
Arrange attendance intervention meetings with the FCCN Manager and FCC provider to address attendance concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or a related field with 18 ECE units.
Minimum 3 years of experience working in an early education setting.
At least 3 Infant/Toddler units.
Experience working in a non-profit environment.
Bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish or English/Chinese.
Experience providing training and professional development using adult learning principles.
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum planning and implementation.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate lesson planning and individualized learning experiences.
Knowledge of Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).
Knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) and Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE).
Knowledge of Environment Rating Scales and quality improvement practices.
Knowledge of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) for continuous quality improvement and provider development.
Knowledge of family engagement strategies and culturally responsive practices.
Knowledge of community resources and support services for children and families.
Knowledge of licensing regulations and quality standards.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team setting.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to examine and interpret high volumes of documents.
Proficient in data entry and strong computer skills are highly desirable.
Models good judgment and effective problem-solving.
Must be flexible and available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Demonstrates commitment to Wu Yee Children's Services' mission and provides responsive, respectful service.
Works effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, recognizes different perspectives, and contributes to an equitable and inclusive environment.
Communicates clearly, accurately, and professionally in writing and verbally; listens actively and shares information in a timely manner.
Builds productive working relationships, contributes to team goals, and coordinates effectively with internal and external partners.
Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and maintains accurate and complete work.
Uses sound judgment, evaluates information, identifies risks, and develops practical solutions consistent with policies and program requirements.
Responds constructively to change, manages competing priorities, and pursues ongoing learning and professional development.
Protects confidential information, maintains appropriate boundaries, and demonstrates integrity, reliability, and professional conduct.
Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

Skills

English & Spanish
English/Chinese
Training and professional development using adult learning principles
Early childhood curriculum planning and implementation
Developmentally appropriate lesson planning
Individualized learning experiences
Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)
Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE)
Environment Rating Scales
Quality improvement practices
Practice-Based Coaching (PBC)
Family engagement strategies
Culturally responsive practices
Community resources and support services
Licensing regulations
Quality standards
Data entry
Computer skills
Problem solving
Written communication
Verbal communication

Location

827 Broadway St San Francisco Ca

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an early education setting

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 18 ECE units
At least 3 Infant/Toddler units

Salary/Compensations

$28.72 - $44.35
A new hire generally starts between $28.72 and $36.48

Benefits

Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision
14 holidays
15 days' vacation
Paid sick leave
Employee child care slots at reduced tuition on an as-available basis
Lots of opportunities for advancement across the organization
Extensive paid training and professional development

About the Company

Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start.
Every day we partner with parents, as well as countless individuals and organizations across San Francisco, to provide a network that strengthens and connects a diverse, resilient community around our children.

Equal Opportunity

WU YEE CHILDREN’S SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action.
We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.