Program Specialist at Utah Community Action

Utah Community Action of Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking to hire a full-time, year-round Program Specialist to supervise and coach our Head Start Teachers.

Are you seeking an opportunity within the social services sector that enables you to effect meaningful change and make a lasting difference in the lives of those you assist?

The Program Specialist position offers a competitive wage of $32.03 per hour. We also provide generous benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• A Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) with a matching contribution of up to $2,500
• A 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) between Christmas and New Year's
• Up to 192 hours of annual PTO
• One hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care

We strive to support our employees' well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Summary

The Program Specialist ensures that the program complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. They supervise and support teaching staff, set clear expectations, and help guide their professional development through training and resources. They assist teachers in utilizing the Creative Curriculum and the TSG Online Assessment System, and review classroom data to support improvements in child outcomes. The Program Specialist conducts Family Reviews, works with all departments to ensure high-quality services, and regularly visits classrooms to check compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. They identify needed classroom materials and communicate these needs to the Program Coordinator. They also help staff set goals, provide supportive and reflective supervision, and respect each family's cultural beliefs and home language. In addition, they stay current in the field by participating in ongoing professional development.

Required Education, Experience, Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Studies, or in a related field with an emphasis in Early Childhood essential topics.
• 2-year supervisory experience.
• Must complete and maintain Infant Toddler and Preschool CLASS certification (within first 3 months of employment).

Preferred Education and Experience, Licenses

• Previous Head Start experience.
• Must complete and maintain Infant/Toddler and Preschool CLASS certification.
• Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA.

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Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected- group status.