Mentor, Education Outreach-(Texas Infant-Toddler Specialist Network Initiative)

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• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
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• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
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• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

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• Resources for child and elder care
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Position Summary:

Provides support to childcare providers and to infant and toddler specialists to increase their knowledge and skills to improve quality services and achieve the goals and values of the Children's Learning Institute. Creates and provides professional development for infant and toddler teachers, administrators, and specialists in implementation of the Texas Infant-Toddler Specialist Network initiative.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Certification/Skills:

Infant and Toddler Specialist preferred.

Registered Trainer preferred.

Familiar with the Texas Core Competencies for Trainers and Coaches preferred.

Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Jira preferred.

Knowledge of the Texas, Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines.

Experience teaching infants and toddlers.

Experience training and/or coaching infant and toddler teachers preferred.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Five years experience in teaching or related field

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.