Job Announcement

Under supervision of the Child Care Specialist III, oversees the education and comprehensive services provided to children and their families enrolled in the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) program. Designs and implements professional learning opportunities for early childhood educators in center-based and family child care programs participating in VPI. Provides virtual and/or on-site coaching and technical assistance to early childhood educators in the areas of curriculum implementation and on-going child assessment, positive adult-child interactions, and the creation of engaging learning environments. Documents the provision and tracking of all services to children, their families, and early childhood professionals.

Illustrative Duties

• Serves as the “expert” within a function, a particular field of knowledge or services (e.g., disabilities, health, education, child care referral) within a broad program area;
• Assists in developing, enhancing, and assessing programs;
• Recommends changes to local policies and procedures;
• Assesses needs, and develops, delivers, and evaluates training programs;
• Oversees delivery of technical assistance provided to providers, parents, centers, and the community;
• Coordinates services with other governmental programs and community organizations;
• Works with multidisciplinary teams to develop plans to best meet children’s needs;
• Reviews research and demographic data for official county reports;
• Maintains current knowledge of legislation, best practices, and performance measures;
• Updates systems and resources to match current program strategies;
• Monitors programs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• Assists in researching and writing grant proposals and seeking innovative funding sources.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of assigned area of accountability;
• and/or extensive knowledge in particular area of expertise;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to keep current on the latest theories of early childhood development and education;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability to assess, deliver, and evaluate training.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience in day care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Position requires flexibility in scheduling, including some evening and Saturday hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Experience working with diverse multi-cultural populations.
• Experience providing virtual/on-site technical assistance, mentoring, or coaching for early childhood professionals.
• PreK Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) certified observer.
• Must be able to speak in an understandable manner in person and on the phone.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.