Early Learning Content Specialist

:The Early Learning Content Specialist will support the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning Classrooms in coordination with the Early Learning Content Specialist Support and Early Learning Coaches including, but not limited to, curriculum support, assisting with training staff and team development, consultation for special needs and school district services, and maintaining licensing standards.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the classroom teams to ensure optimal provision of all early learning activities in compliance with childcare licensing WACs and Early Achiever recommendations.
• Provide culturally relevant observations, assessments and consultation to enhance quality improvement in the areas of early childhood growth and development, health and safety, behavior, teacher and child interaction, learning environment, adverse childhood experiences and children with special needs.
• Effectively deliver content related to quality improvement (Environmental Rating Scale, CLASS and best practice) through skilled observation, modeling, teacher feedback and mentoring childcare staff.
• Provide support and oversight in orienting newly hired staff to specific duties of their position. This includes participating in interviewing and hiring new staff
• Support entry or transition of children in collaboration with transportation and classroom staff.
• Ensure mandated CPS reports are staffed and completed and all documentation required by Child Care Licensing follows WACS and Agency/Center policy. Maintain confidential records and support implementation of data tracking systems.
• Implement social emotional curriculum and evidence-based classroom support for positive social emotional outcomes.
• Participate in collaborative meetings and assist with creating behavioral plans for children enrolled in the classrooms.
• Provide observation and consultation for children identified with special needs to inform treatment planning, interventions and recommendations for other services. Support collaboration with school district IEP or IFSP plans.
• Observe staff performance in the classroom, collect data and provide in the moment feedback and coaching to support staff development and quality, effective practice. Consult with Program Managers regarding any issues or concerns with classroom staff.
• Support Program Managers with developing agendas for all in service and staff meetings. meetings Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum is followed using Creative Curriculum lesson plans with individualization, TS Gold observations, and DECA- or ASQ-informed activities.
• Support Program Managers with tracking and creation of classroom supply lists and assist Managers in purchasing items needed for sites.
• Back up for Program Managers to ensure coverage for the center.
• Participate in regular supervision, team staffing and communicate directly with assigned Catholic Charities staff regarding the formulation or implementation of behavior management plans.
• Collaboratively support Managers and classroom staff in quality parent communication and education through development and attendance at events and other communication modalities.
• Perform other duties as assigned