Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Family Consumer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent working experience
• 2 years of experience in a public or private organization, or community development agency providing direct delivery of services to clients.
• 2 years’ experience working directly with 0-5 children in a teaching position, families, and staff in an early care and education setting.
• Required to hold valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures
• CPR, Basic First Aid Certificate (or must obtain within 6 months)
• Family Developmental Credential (or must obtain within 18 months)
• Understanding and use of the principles and practices of the ECE field, including reflective practice, dual language learning, and Practice-Based Coaching
• Per funding agency requirements, all Early Head Start staff must complete background checks prior to hire and at least every five years that includes, sex offender registry check, State or FBI criminal history check, including fingerprint check, child abuse registry check
• Must meet state health requirements that include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, providing verification of COVID-19 vaccine, TB Clearance, and up to date with immunization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, Early Head Start staff, community resource agencies, consultants and volunteers to support families in locating and accessing appropriate community services as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Excel. Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute.
• Communicate effectively with staff and develop positive work relationships. Works collaboratively as a team player with her/his staff, clients (children and parents) and other professionals in the program/agency.
• Ability to conduct onsite staff and/ or parent training when needed.
• Ability to provide education, training opportunities, and promote positive relationship building for all enrolled pregnant women, families and their infants and toddlers.
• Fluency and proficiency in English, Excellent written and oral communication skills, detail oriented. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Sound organizational and time management skills to manage high and varied activity levels. Ability to organize and prioritize

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry children, up to 40 pounds, during each workday when necessary. 
• Ability to engage in frequent bending, reaching, twisting and engage in moderate to frequent kneeling, crawling, and stooping while observing, or performing classroom activities.
• Ability to engage in frequent writing, typing on keyboards, and handling small objects (e.g. arts and crafts for children). 
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time that may exceed an hour at a time. This includes sitting on the floor for extended periods (e.g. while engaging in child development activities during home visits, classroom, and socialization sessions).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in child development or related area
• Child Development Permit / Certification
• Knowledge of the following Professional Development Pathways tools: California Infant & Toddlers and Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks (Pre-K or Infant/Toddler as appropriate), Ages and Stages Questionnaire.
• Knowledge in adult learning principles