The Program Director provides oversight and coordination of the CCRC services at The Promise Resource Center. The Program Director should have extensive experience in a variety of early care and education settings, particularly in the operation of such programs. Experience in personnel supervision and management, budgets, program oversight, and advocacy are also critical for a successful Program Director. The CCRC Program Director provides professional level coordination of training and professional development opportunities conducted by The Promise Resource Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a closely related field;
• Completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course in Child Development and completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course on Curriculum/Methods and Materials for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age;
• 5 years’ experience in early childhood education program, licensed child care (center and/or family child care), school-age child care, Head Start/Early Head Start, or PreK education setting;
• 3 years’ supervisory experience;
• Knowledge of child care delivery system and program improvement (Maryland EXCELS, Accreditation, Credentialing);
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad variety of individuals and agencies both orally and in writing; and
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $43,680.00 – $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

To expand and strengthen professional development/training opportunities for early childhood professionals in Southern Maryland area. To incorporate infant/toddler best practices into all activities of The Promise Resource Center (PRC).

• Plans and conducts support sessions for child care providers/programs focused on topics relevant to the care of infants and toddlers in relation to local, state, and national quality initiatives utilizing virtual platforms and in-person consultation as appropriate.
• Provide coaching and support to child care programs/providers focused on the developmental, environmental, programmatic, and material needs of infants and toddlers.
• Establishes strong relationships with child care community and acts as a liaison.
• Documents all work and services utilizing the MCCRN Data System as directed by Maryland Family Network.
• Assists with events and outreach activities in support of the early childhood care and education community.
• Develops content for The Promise Resource Center’s monthly newsletters focused on infant toddler related topics of interest.
• Participate in Train the Trainer opportunities and conduct approved workshops.
• Attend required meetings at The Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
• Attend Office of Child Care Orientation to support and inform new child care providers who are in the process of being licensed.
• Develop a recruitment plan to increase the number of quality child care givers who are providing care to infants and toddlers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, special education, child development, or closely related field.
• Completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course in Child Development and completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course on Curriculum/Methods and Materials for Infant/Toddler.
• 5 years experience in early childhood education program, licensed child care (center and/or family child care), school-age child care, Head Start/Early Head Start, or PreK education setting.
• Preferred: 3 years experience specific to the care of children birth to 3 years.
• Preferred: Successful completion of the TOT for Zero to three Critical Competencies for Infant Toddler Educators.
• Preferred: Successful completion of the TOT for Health Beginnings training series.
• Strong knowledge base of child growth and development, including planning and implementing developmentally appropriate care and education for infants and toddlers. Current knowledge of new early childhood research.
• Established trainer/coaching skills.
• Strong oral and written communication aptitude.
• Ability to write and format early childhood curriculum for a child care audience.
• Capable of guiding early childhood professionals through career development.
• Demonstrated ability to form and maintain collaboration among stakeholders.
• Ability to manage own time, set priorities, work without direct supervision and contribute to team atmosphere. Ability to disseminate information and set priorities.
• Active listening, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to needs and concerns of various cultural groups.
• Competent use of computer technology and software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.’

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

The Early Childhood Coach provides high quality coaching and communities of practice to support early care and education and school-age child care programs to address concerns and work cooperatively increase the availability of high-quality child care within the region. Coaching utilizes the Practice Based Coaching model (developed by The Pyramid Model Consortium) and Facilitated Attuned Interactions (developed by the Erikson Institute) as the model and coaching style for these services. The coach is a collaborative partner with programs participating in services and guides programs to increasing knowledge and skills and aligning teaching environments and teaching strategies to research-based quality approaches.

This position:

Plans and conducts coaching sessions and community of practice sessions for child care providers/programs focused on identified needs, quality initiative programs, and other programs and topics utilizing virtual platforms and in-person consultation as appropriate; Provides coaching services which increase the knowledge of providers, teachers, and staff to provide high-quality, research-based, inclusive care to all children within the program; Utilizes resources and supports developed by MSDE and other stakeholders which support provider/program participation in quality initiatives such as Maryland EXCELS, the Maryland Child Care Credential Program, and other initiatives as identified and available; Establishes strong relationships with child care community and acts as a liaison; Assists in content development for The Promise Resource Center’s newsletters focused on quality initiatives, developmentally appropriate practices, teaching strategies, and other topics of interest and relevance for programs/providers; Documents all work and services utilizing the MCCRN Data System as directed by MFN; Assists with events and outreach activities in support of the early childhood care and education community; Participate in Train the Trainer opportunities and conduct approved workshops; and Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, education, special education, child development, or a closely related field Completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course in Child Development and completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course on Curriculum/Methods and Materials for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and/or School-Age 5 years experience in early childhood education program, licensed child care (center and/or family child care), school-age child care, Head Start/Early Head Start, or PreK education setting Strong oral and written communication aptitude. Ability to write and format early childhood curriculum for a child care audience. Capable of guiding early childhood professionals through career development. Demonstrated ability to form and maintain collaboration among stakeholders. Ability to manage own time, set priorities, work without direct supervision and contribute to team atmosphere. Active listening, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Sensitivity to needs and concerns of various cultural groups. Competent use of computer technology and software. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.Toggle Content goes here

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Associate degree in related field or High School Diploma with 90 hour Child Care Certificate or Infant-Toddler CDA acceptable. Minimum of one year supervised classroom experience with children age zero through three years.

This staff person must:

• Have ability to participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk, special needs, etc.
• Have ability and desire to work with infants and toddlers, and be willing to work with preschoolers.
• Have ability to accept supervision.
• Have ability to communicate effectively with parents.
• Have ability to provide support and education to parents in a positive, non-judgmental manner.
• Have ability to respect participants’ communications as confidential and discuss pertinent information with Child Development Specialist.
• Have ability to involve the parent in working with his/her child.
• Have ability to follow through on instructions as they pertain to nursery management.
• Have ability to implement the activity plans for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Have ability to model/teach to parents how to nurture and interact with their babies.
• Have ability to effectively enhance the development of children.
• Have ability to write observations of children.
• Have ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have ability to get up and down off of a floor.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the care, safety, and well-being of all of the children.
• Assists with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers.
• Provides informal parenting education to participants in the Center.
• Attends trainings required by The Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance