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Infant/Toddler Specialist

Role:

The Infant/Toddler Specialist provides technical assistance and trainings for Day Care Center, Family and Group Family Child Care Providers through a contract from NYS Office of Children and Family Services and sub-contracted through the Child Care Council of Westchester. The Infant/Toddler Specialist covers the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster, Orange and Sullivan. The Infant/Toddler Specialist reports to the Executive Director.

Typical Responsibilities:

  • Assist providers as they develop infant/toddler programs.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to caregivers from centers and family or group family child care programs on best practices in serving infants and toddlers. The technical assistance and/or training may be in group sessions or on-site at programs.
  • Serve as a resource to regional licensing/registration staff on issues related to infant/toddler care.
  • Maintain all required documentation and files for timely reporting.
  • Attend regional meetings and training sessions.
  • Participate in educational activities such as seminars, workshops and professional conferences, as approved by the Executive Director.
  • Represent CCCDP in the community by participating in various activities as approved or required by the Executive Director.
  • Submit expense reports monthly to the Financial Manager.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education/Training

  • Degree: Bachelors Degree
  • Major: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Experience

  • Three years working directly with infants and toddlers in a regulated child care program and
  • Two years working with child care providers as a trainer, supervisor or offering technical assistance

Requirements

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Travel throughout designated counties
  • Must have a valid Driver License and reliable transportation
  • Spanish language preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Apply online at Indeed.com or send your cover letter and resume to Jeanne Wagner at jwagner@childcaredutchess.org.