Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX
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Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
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20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
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The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
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The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
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After school youth services and academic enrichment
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Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
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Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
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Healthy Senior Living Program
FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.
WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.
BENEFITS OPTIONS. Medical/Rx. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.
CEO Starr Allen-Pettway has been honored by the Michigan Chronicle as a distinguished nonprofit leader in Southeast Michigan.
CORE VALUES:
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Positive Attitude
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Always Learning
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Results Through Accountability
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Building Relationships
JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY:
The Child Development Specialist will conduct classroom observations using tools such as CLASS, PQA, TPOT and TPITOs, and provide ongoing coaching/mentoring for staff to enhance adult-child interactions and child outcomes for school readiness.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop and maintain a positive, supportive relationships with staff
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Develop and implement Practice Based Coaching strategies using the Teachers Learning and Collaborating (TLC), Learning Communities structure with teaching staff
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Work with the Assistant Education Managers to develop a schedule for conducting classroom observations as a foundation for determining needs
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Coach and mentor assigned teachers by utilizing research-based effective teaching strategies based on the individualized needs of each staff member
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Assess all education staff to identify strengths and areas of needed support
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Submit coaching plan to review with the Assistant Education Manager and assess teacher progress
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Facilitate teacher learning and growth through positive and constructive feedback
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Receive feedback to support adult learning
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Train new teaching staff and maintain support as needed while they gain knowledge of their role and responsibilities of their position
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Provide follow up support to staff following any form of training for the purpose of increasing implementation of information and transfer of skills into practice
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Ensure the use of adopted curriculum, assessments, materials and strategies are implemented to fidelity
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Assess classroom environments for an impact on a child’s behavior and development including the use of space and arrangement of equipment, developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans, activities, materials, communication and interactions with children
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Coach staff to promote parents in their parenting role as their child’s first teacher and building on that relationship to enhance parent-child attachment
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Administer CLASS Assessment tool
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Administer PQA Assessment tool
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Monitor COR Data, Active Supervision implementation, Lesson Plans, and Individual Learning Plans
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Gather and record information about the implementation of practices described in goals/action plans for the purpose of summarizing and displaying data.
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Complete monthly monitoring reports or coaching logs for assigned visits and submit them according to timelines for the purpose of meeting program requirement for tracking and monitoring
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May be required to fill in during center staff shortages and breaks
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Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information.
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Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participation in grantee-sponsored training, center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other resources.
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Regularly review policies and procedures; revise and/or create policies and procedures as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
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Minimum of two years recent classroom experience working in early care and education program
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Preferred five years or more recent experience working in early care and education program
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Knowledge of High Scope Curriculum, COR Advantage Assessment and observation tools (TPOT, TPITOS)
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Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance
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Receive and maintain CLASS certification
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Receive and maintain PQA reliability
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Strong working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations
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Effective in an environment of cultural diversity; comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Reliable transportation is required
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Able to compile and analyze data to make effective recommendations and decisions
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Effective at problem solving, attentive to detail, organized, able to prioritize between multiple-tasks, flexible with changing priorities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to the following: Driving cars - meetings, training sites, home visits, socializations, etc. Walking on uneven ground, stairs, parking lots, playgrounds, etc. Exposure to outside weather conditions - frequently. Nosie level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT:
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All staff will use data to help achieve program goals; apply techniques and strategies that promote a culture of learning; identify and address gaps that continuously improve our programs.
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All personnel of Matrix must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance.
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All Head Start employees must adhere to the federal regulations and requirements for Head Start operations including the Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and the NAEYC Code of Conduct
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Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of Matrix Human Services.
