Key Responsibilities:

• Provide training and technical assistance to licensed and registered childcare programs that serve infants and toddlers, and support quality improvement and best practices.
• Provide telephone and e-mail technical assistance to licensed and registered programs, and relative or non-regulated caregivers, parents and community members on child development and regulatory issues.
• Implement grant-generated educational programs when available.
• Develop and implement workshops for family/group family/center staff for training catalog and off-site trainings.
• Maintain required data and tracking information and generate reports as needed for the department.
• Provide assistance to other department staff.
• Participate in a team-oriented work environment while valuing individual team members’ contributions and appreciation for diversity.
• Participate in department and agency staff meetings and trainings; participate in planning and implementation of department/agency strategic plan and customer service standards.
• Attend workshops, in-house trainings, phone conferences, webinars and other meetings.
• Participate in functions of the NYS Early Care and Learning Council Infant Toddler Network.
• Work collaboratively with the Child Care Council of Nassau on Infant Toddler planning and trainings for the region.
• Maintain professional resources that include books, videos, pamphlets, brochures, etc. that promote best practices for infant toddler care.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

·         Commitment to the mission of the Child Care Council of Suffolk and desire to work with individuals from all of the different communities in Suffolk County. 

·         Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood or related field; at least 3 years of experience in a child care setting providing direct service to infants and toddlers; some experience providing Training and/or Technical Assistance in the area of child development or early childhood education.

·         T-TAP credential highly preferred; or sufficient experience and education to obtain the T-TAP within 6 months of employment (Click here for more details on the T-TAP credential: https://nyaeyc.org/ttap-credential/)

·         Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse community.

·         Knowledge and willingness to learn about childcare, early education options, issues, regulations, and child development.

·         Exhibits proactive problem solving skills.

·         Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Internet Explorer, and various office machines (copier, fax, printers).

·         Must be detail oriented.

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

email resume & cover letter to mwashington@childcaresuffolk.org