Family Childcare Home Education Network Education Specialist at Kidango
Kidango · San Jose, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in San Jose
A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.
About The Role
The FCCHEN Education Specialist provides ongoing support and technical assistance to providers to promote a high-quality and early learning program for children and families.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supports Program Director on various projects and assignments related to provider, family, and children’s services
- Maintains a schedule of regularly announced and unannounced visits to each Provider’s location to help monitor and provide support.
- Helps ensure that the Providers in compliance with the funding terms and conditions and Title 5 requirements of the CFCC and CCTR contracts
- Coordinates with enrollment regarding Notice of Action
- Coordinates with Finance Billing Specialists and providers regarding attendance sheets
- Ensures child files are updated
- Ensures that Title 5 and Title 22 requirements are met (DRDP/Regular Parent/Teacher conferences, FCCERS, Annual Parent Surveys)
- Ensures that the DRDP is completed within 60 calendar days of enrollment and at least once every six months. The completed DRDP may contain may include work samples, photos, videos, and written observations that support the completion of the DRDP.
- Demonstrated correlation between the Desired Results Developmental Profile findings and the activities provided to the children in the classroom.
- Review the Provider’s physical space for safety and capacity to support learning, interactions, and learning activities in the Provider’s licensed home
- Education Specialists will review curriculum plans and Desired Results required documentation (DRDP/FCCERS and Parent Survey) reports, Summary of Findings and Plans of Action at least twice a year and as often as needed or as requested by the Provider.
- Offers regular on-site technical assistance to Providers to create and implement a quality curriculum that meets the needs of children and promotes positive outcomes for children
- Acts as a liaison to promote a continuous and interactive process between the providers, families, and
- Kidango agency staff to create and sustain a strong community that is empowering and responsive to feedback and needs. Builds and maintains supportive and effective professional relationships with Kidango agency staff, providers, provider’s assistants/volunteers, and families.
- Helps support regular communication and effective meetings and workshops are provided to Providers and families that are meaningful and responsive to their needs.
- Commitment to continuing ongoing quality improvement, including own professional development and maintaining unexpired teacher credentials.
Preferred qualifications
- Child Development Teacher Permit
- Minimum 4 years experience in the field of Early Learning
- AA required, BA preferred
- Experience with a FCCHEN highly desirable
- Knowledge of Title 5 and Title 22 regulations highly desirable
- Knowledge of Early Learning Programs and Learning Genie highly desirable
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing skills required
- Ability to work independently and on a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a health screening and TB test
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance
- Valid Driver License
- Must be 18 years or older
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Perks
- An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
- Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
- A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
Drug-Free Workplace
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
EEO
A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!
