Early Childhood Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

The Early Childhood Trainer will advance CCCN’s mission and support our efforts to strengthen the childcare workforce through programmatic enhancements across Nassau County. The Early Childhood Trainer will specialize in coordinating and implementing high-caliber early childhood professional development opportunities.

$34.34 per hour

• Provide support, coaching, guidance, and consultation to licensed and registered childcare programs, school districts, and community-based organizations throughout Long Island, including technical assistance, training, observations, and assessments on child development, program operations, health and safety, family engagement, and OCFS regulations.
• Implement grant-funded educational programs and assist in delivering contracted initiatives, quality strategies, and similar projects that expand partnerships with government, education, and community organizations.
• Develop and implement training and professional development sessions on topics such as child development, learning environments, classroom management and curriculum, health and safety, and OCFS regulations.
• Document and report information related to our grants and various contracts, regarding the essential work we do to support the Early Childhood workforce.
• Work collaboratively with all CCCN departments as needed.
• Build relationships with Early Childhood Educators and programs, using a strength-based, reflective approach to professional development.
• Maintain professional resources that include books, videos, pamphlets, brochures, etc., that promote best practices for infant-toddler care.
• Participate in applicable in-service and professional development activities.
• Assist in the creation and dissemination of professional development opportunities through  brochures/publications.
• Participate in the Long Island Regional Technical Assistance Center for Pre-K and Early Childhood Education committees, task forces, and community meetings, as requested, to support and promote program goals.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in early childhood education required.

• Leadership or supervisory experience in a school district or community-based organization (CBO) setting preferred, along with prior district experience, such as teaching or working in a CBO.

• Bilingual/Spanish preferred.

• Knowledge and willingness to learn about early education, regulations, and child development.

• Excellent communication skills with diverse communities.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.

• Comfortable with public speaking and conducting training sessions.

• Willingness and reliable means to travel locally and regionally throughout Long Island, including overnight trips as required for conferences.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, as necessary.

• Proactive problem-solving skills and a strengths-based support approach.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and manage extended use of technology and phones.

• Must obtain the New York State T-TAP Credential within 180 days of hire. Learn about the credential here: -credential.

Child Care Council of Nassau is dedicated to empowering families with the guidance and resources needed to find high-quality childcare services, fostering the growth of innovative early childhood education in homes, centers, and schools, and supporting individuals on their journey to professional development and forward-thinking in this vital field.

CCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under local, state, and federal law.

Why work at CCCN? A 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, paid mid-year and year-end closures, one remote day per week, Summer Fridays, vision & dental coverage; voluntary life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; pet insurance; Aflac coverage guaranteed-issue life insurance and employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Accounts.