Model Support Specialist - Early Learning at Shine Early Learning, Implement in New York, New York

Job Description:

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

We are looking for an inspired and dedicated individual to join our Delaware team as a Model Support Specialist - Early Learning.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Integrations (DSI), the Model Support Specialist - Early Learning combines the dynamic roles of strategic planning and innovation, as well as operational planning and follow-through. The Model Support Specialist - Early Learning is essential to ensuring high-quality instruction in (Early) Head Start classrooms throughout the program by building the educational leadership capacity to support the growth and professional development of the teaching staff. The Model Support Specialist - Early Learning also plans and collaborates with both national and local Shine Early Learning staff to ensure effective and efficient operations across Head Start service areas within the program and across the Shine Early Learning network. This is a fantastic opportunity for an educational leader to be part of a national team and play a key role in leading a growing organization that has a tremendous impact on Head Start children.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Model Support Specialist - Early Learning systematically collects and analyzes data as a basis for decision making for program improvement to accomplish the following:

• Support the instructional development of all education leadership in understanding the Ready to Shine Curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis.


• Provides individual and group support for education leadership in implementing educational initiatives and coaching.


• Conduct classroom walkthroughs-observing a set of classrooms with education leadership to enhance the education leadership identification and assessment of curriculum fidelity.


• Communicates and collaborates effectively with Grantee Leadership, staff and community partners to ensure high-quality instruction and, consistency of practices.
  • Informally observe lessons and provide feedback to leadership for professional growth and gains in child outcomes.
  
  


• Use Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
  • Develop education leadership knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through various professional development, targeted topics, and designs. 
  
  


• Contribute to the development of comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for education staff.


• Plans and supports the on-boarding of Early Learning Inclusion/Specialists and Education Leaders.


• Collaborates and coordinates with other service area leadership and initiatives to ensure: 
  
  
  • Timely and appropriate support for children with atypical needs
  
  
  • Parent education and outreach activities are consistent with education goals and activities
  
  
  
  


• Consistently contributes to program, network and professional excellence through productive leadership and participation in:
  
  
  • Program planning and leadership (1:1 with DSI-, policy council relations, leadership team meetings)
  
  
  • Participates in Shine Early Learning Transition Team meetings and other collaboration meetings
  
  
  • Tracks, monitors and ensures all Education and Disabilities/Mental Health SISS milestones are achieved, and Transition Rubric benchmarks are met
  
  
  
  

• Support the program with compliance of state/local licensing  and QRIS


• Communicates with Implement Partner leadership on programmatic status, updates, and any concerns regarding the classroom staff or facilities.


• Provide training to Implement partner staff on education model and practices.


• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least six (6) courses in early childhood education and experience teaching preschool-aged children OR state awarded preschool teaching certification with experience teaching preschool aged children; Master’s degree preferred


• 3-5 years’ experience supervising and coaching teachers and education leaders; experience with early childhood education and special education strongly preferred 


• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.


• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.


• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.