Share Email Opening Title Education Specialist- HS/EHS  Category Education   Description $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!! GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Education Specialist provides training, modeling and curriculum support to ensure that Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms are meeting the highest level of quality. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Visit HS/EHS classrooms at assigned centers daily to conduct coaching sessions that includeon-site modeling and teacher observations of appropriate early educational practices andactivities using the Practice Based Coaching framework model. Model, demonstrate and observe Infant, Toddler and Pre-K CLASS dimensions duringclassroom visits. Model best practices and strategies in all domains of the Head Start Child OutcomesFramework. Implement the Practice Based Coaching framework model with fidelity. Develop and provide trainings, as needed, on topics related to early childhood education anddevelopment including CLASS, Conscious Discipline, Creative Curriculum and TeachingStrategies Gold. Establish mentoring relationships with teachers that will result in further improvement ofdevelopmentally appropriate teaching skills. Assist teachers in developing curriculum activities, lesson plans, and routines that producepositive school readiness outcomes for children. Observe teachers and use reflective feedback strategies to improve their performance. Assist in creating literacy-rich, developmentally appropriate, engaging learning environmentsin assigned centers. Model and monitor the use of Word Wall activities. Assist the Center Manager and teaching staff, as needed. Communicates both in writing and verbally with teacher and Center Manager about thestatus of teachers and classrooms weekly. Develops and creates engaging education training presentations to deliver to large groupaudiences including teachers, parents, and other staff. Assist teachers in collecting and analyzing assessment data to develop lesson plans andactivities to support children’s growth and development. Assist and help provide strategies to support identified behavior concerns. Monitor child portfolios and lesson plans to ensure compliance, timeliness, and quality. Assist in the evaluation of classrooms using CLASS, ITERS, ECERS, and other classroommonitoring tools. Execute Teacher Action Plans developed though the assessment process. Attend required workshops and in-service trainings and keep informed of current trends andnew professional techniques through participating in professional workshops, conferencesand seminars and by reading professional journals and publications, training andworkshops/conferences related to early childhood development to increase knowledge of best practices. Advocate on behalf of Episcopal Children’s Services Head Start/ Early Head Start and childrenand families involved in the program. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.) ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: This position reports to the Education Manager   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education A baccalaureate or advanced degree in education that includes ages K through 6, with 15 credit hours in early childhood education courses, and at least 480 hours experience teaching preschool-age children A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field with 45 credit hours in early childhood education courses, with at least 480 hours of early education teaching experience Classroom experience required ESOL certification or coursework preferred; CLASS experience & certification preferred SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of current practices in early childhood education with an emphasis in teacher-child interactions and using curriculum and assessments to plan and individualize Knowledge of ECS Coaching model Ability to articulate and model best teaching instructional strategies and practices. Ability to motivate teachers to high levels of commitment and performance Establish a relationship of mutual trust and respect with support staff, site coordinators and teaching staff Ability to perform with little direct supervision Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records, analyze data and prepare reports Ability to present in front of large group audiences LICENSES, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy) CLASS and TSGold certification in Infant, Toddler & Preschool within 60 days of employment By October 2019, must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works in early childhood classroom settings Ability to lead large group trainings Travel to multiple sites is required Some nights and weekends for special events and training may be required ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Tags   Salary Range $20.19 - $22.60 an hour   Travel Requirements   Position Education Specialist- HS/EHS   Close Date   Post Internal Days 0   Created By Rachel Barker   Number of Openings 2   Number Filled 0   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Hiring Manager(s)   Req Number EDU-22-00209   Open Date 5/9/2022   Location Alachua County   About the Organization A recognized leader in early childhood education for nearly 60 years, ECS serves over 25,000 children and their families in 14 counties: Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St John's, Alachua, Marion, Lake, Citrus, Gilchrist, Dixie, and Levy. We believe that educating a child not only improves their odds for success but also strengthens the entire community. ECS will comply with Federal and State law in granting reasonable accommodations to employees who communicate to ECS that they are not vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Any individual seeking an exemption from this requirement must submit a completed request for accommodation form to the human resources department. Such requests will be subject to review and approval by the Company, and exemptions will be granted only if the Company can provide a reasonable accommodation in relation to the requested exemption. Note that approvals for reasonable accommodations are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and availability of a reasonable accommodation is not guaranteed. This vaccination requirement is based, in part, on recently established government requirements. The requirement is also based on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in protecting against COVID-19, and our shared responsibility for the health and safety of members, clients, and community.   EOE Statement It is the policy of Episcopal Children’s Services to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or national origin. It is our policy is to employ individuals solely based on qualifications, to recognize each person as an individual throughout the period of employment with our organization, and to provide fair and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or national origin.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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