NOW HIRING: EC Specialist - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 30 ECE credits. Skills, Abilities and Experience Minimum of 2 years preschool teaching experience and supervisory experience required.

• Competitive wage, salary & benefits PLUS 5.6% wage/salary increase expected 7/01/2023
• Flexible work arrangements ie: Remote, 4 day workweek, hybrid
• Business mileage reimbursement - 65.5 Cents/mile

Blueprints is seeking a highly motivated individual for the EC Specialist Position.

• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

• Provides direct supervision, guidance and supports to the HS teaching staff and classrooms to continually increase the quality of positive interactions, teaching practices, and classroom environments.
• Works directly in the classroom to conduct observations, provide guidance, modeling, team teaching, and academic & classroom management techniques.
• Utilizes coaching and a reflective leadership approach with teaching teams to promote continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the CLASS assessment tool; regularly embeds this knowledge into coaching sessions with team members.
• Maintains CLASS reliable certification and conducts internal CLASS observations.
• Utilizes the results of the CLASS observations to provide constructive feedback and continually improve the quality of interactions in the classroom leading to higher level CLASS scores.
• Monitors proper implementation of the approved curriculum to ensure fidelity and provides feedback to teachers; connecting lesson plans/standards/ and assessments weekly.
• Collaborates, coordinates and plans with the PBIS Specialist and PBC Coach to maximize coaching resources and support in classrooms.
• Guides teaching staff in developing and updating individualized professional development plans in coordination with the Professional Development Specialist.
• Completes performance evaluations of teaching staff annually and performance improvement plans when needed.
• Collaborates with HR and the Professional Development Specialist to recruit, hire, and retain high quality classroom staff.
• Supports the growth & development of new staff members in coordination with the Professional Development Specialist.
• Assists in maintaining an active substitute list to ensure classroom compliance and coverage.
• Practices data based decision making to support teaching teams and classrooms.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children (DAP), school readiness, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework (HSELOF).
• Utilizes ECLKC and the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning (NCQTL) to support professional growth of team members.
• Coordinates with each of the HS unit areas (Education, Family & Community, Health & Nutrition, Mental Health/Disabilities and Home Base) to improve the quality of services.
• Implements the Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable funding source regulations and requirements.
• Maintains a highly positive, non-judgmental attitude and participates in/and foster high levels of collaboration with Education Manager, teachers and other center based staff.
• Responsible for obtaining and forwarding documentation for Non-Federal Share/In-Kind to Blueprints administration.

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