Early Learning Partner Educator

Overview

Early Learning Parnter Educator Family Child Care Home Environment Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general supervision of the Education Manager, the Early Learning Partner Educator is responsible for supporting and ensuring Family Child Care Home Education Network (“FCCHEN”) compliance with California Department of Social Services, Early Education and Support Division, and Licensing regulations. The Early learning Partner Educator will observe and assess children using the Desired Result Developmental Profile (“DRDP”) and will conduct Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale assessments to support providers with creating program activities that address the developmental needs of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Partner with providers in developing an environment conducive to learning.
• Conduct ongoing site visits and monitor for program compliance.
• Assist and support providers with problem solving as needed.
• Develop and maintain accurate child and provider records for program compliance.
• Complete the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessment and write observations for each child
• Create and maintain files and database up to date for program compliance.
• Complete an Environmental Rating Scale for providers and develop an action plan to support provider for quality improvement.
• Ensure age-appropriate curricula activities are being implemented in the areas of cognitive, physical, social emotional growth of all children.
• Monitor and support provider with developing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents to obtain information to better serve families and maintain program quality.
• Conduct ongoing on-site health and safety monitoring visits to each Family Child Care Home; includes visiting at opening and closing hours to ensure compliance with sign in / out procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Encourage providers and parents to participate in program planned trainings / workshops for professional development and to enhance parenting skills.
• Monitor the nutritional programs being administered at all Family Child Care Homes to ensure the program is in compliance with the State of California Food and Nutrition Program.
• Travel to Family Child Care Homes in the areas assigned.
• Attend meetings, conferences and workshops as assign.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Salary : $23.00 / hr

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV / AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.#OC