Early Learning Workforce Specialist Child Care Resource and Referral

The Early Learning Workforce Specialist provides coaching technical assistance and professional learning support to early childhood educators participating in apprenticeships quality improvement Preschool Promise supporting infants and toddlers and career advancement initiatives. This position bridges CCR&Rs Apprenticeship Program Quality Improvement Supports and Preschool Promise to build a sustainable equitable early learning workforce across Marion Polk and Yamhill Counties. The Specialist partners with early learning programs apprentices and educators to support skill development apprenticeship completion and high-quality early learning environments that align with state and federal standards.

This position will be located in Marion County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Human Development Child & Family Studies Social Work or related field or step 10 or higher on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and Master Trainer status or ability to achieve within one year.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Early Childhood education or related programs.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license insured vehicle available for use on the job and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 0-5.

• Experience in instructional coaching reflective supervision and adult learning methodologies.

• Familiarity with equity centered trauma-informed and inclusionary practices.

• Proficient in the use of computers and related information technologies (e.g. Google Workspace/Microsoft Office virtual training platforms early childhood data systems).

• Interpersonal Organizational and data-tracking skills.

• Ability to travel throughout Marion Polk and Yamhill counties and occasionally work evenings/weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Coaching and Apprenticeship Support

• Provides coaching to Early Childhood apprentices and educators using evidence-based frameworks.

• Creates coaching plans with clear teaching-practice goals; conduct regular observations and provide strengths-based feedback.

• Facilitates reflective practice and classroom application of skills; schedule and deliver on-site and virtual coaching to support Every Child Belongs.

• Supports educators with Oregon Registry advancement professional development planning and credential attainment.

Quality Improvement and Technical Assistance

• Assess and supports Early Learning programs in implementing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) strategies.

• Provides technical assistance on best business practices and program management curriculum implementation inclusionary practices and family engagement.

• Uses data to inform quality improvement and technical assistance to report on outcomes that strengthen Early Learning systems and workforce capacity.

Community and Professional Learning Coordination

• Coordinates recruits and facilitates participation in professional development groups such as Focused Child Care Networks Communities of Practice and cohorts among early learning educators and program directors

• Designs and delivers professional learning opportunities in-person virtually and asynchronously incorporating adult learning principles.

• Develops and distributes professional communications and resource materials.

Partnership and Grant Alignment

• Supports program evaluation data collection and reporting to demonstrate impact.

• Participates in professional learning and training aligned with DELC and MWVCAA standards.

• Interprets and applies licensing requirements NAEYC standards/competencies and other grant requirements.

• Collect and analyze program/teachingpractice data to inform coaching CQI & TA to demonstrate outcomes and support system improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust

• Occasionally lift up to 25

• Manual dexterity for handling office

• Frequent driving in all weather conditions throughout Marion Polk and Yamhill

• Ability to utilize problem-solving resourcefulness and creative thinking with minimal direct

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor office work environment with frequent interruptions and

• Working with coworkers/clients over the phone using video conferencing tools and in-person.

• Occasional noise and distractions in work

• Frequent on-site support at participating apprenticeship

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours including evenings and weekends.

**Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at:

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