JOB SUMMARY United Inner City Services is seeking a motivated individual to help provide direct services to pre-school children to help them meet developmental milestones in the areas of self-regulation and social & emotional development. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication, collaboration skills; as well as a background in pre-school, child development, mental health and /or special education. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Educations, Social Welfare, Psychology, Counseling, or related degree. Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum five years experience working with children ages 3 –5 in at-risk situations: including toxic stress, attachment difficulties, diversity and poverty
- Highly capable of implementing skills and knowledge of evidence based interventions to manage the physical, social/emotional, and safety needs of children within the classroom environment
- Knowledge of Conscious Discipline
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care/Trauma Smart
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Work in partnership with the I/T & Family Advocate Director, Principal Team Lead/Assistant Education Coach, Education Coordinator, , Classroom Teachers, the Family Conservancy, Mental Health Consultants, the Mid-America Head Start Inclusion Specialist, and parents to implement social-emotional education in preschool classrooms, addressing challenging behaviors and other barriers to learning and school readiness.
- Work collaboratively with partners to develop interventions for individual and classroom support
- Develop and provide site and population specific interventions for small groups
- Develop and provide parent coaching and programming
- Provide consultation to teachers and interdisciplinary staff
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess need and measurement tools for evaluation of programming and interventions.
- Provide observations, analysis and reports regarding individuals and classrooms
- Maintain positive relationships across departments
- Provide direct service to individuals, classrooms and families as assigned
- Assist with grant reporting, data collection and analysis of program needs
- Develop and present professional trainings for UICS staff
- Other duties as assigned
- Attend all required staff meetings, functions and recommended training
- Maintain a professional attitude and communication when dealing with children, parents and your co-workers
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- All other job related duties
Physical Requirements: - Be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Excessive climbing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting on floor with children
- Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases
- Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)
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