Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX

• Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
• 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
• The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
• The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
• After school youth services and academic enrichment
• Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
• Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
• 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:

• Positive Attitude
• Always Learning
• Results Through Accountability
• 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:

• Develop and maintain a positive, supportive relationships with staff 
• Develop and implement Practice Based Coaching strategies using the Teachers Learning and Collaborating (TLC), Learning Communities structure with teaching staff
• Work with the Assistant Education Managers to develop a schedule for conducting classroom observations as a foundation for determining needs 
• Coach and mentor assigned teachers by utilizing research-based effective teaching strategies based on the individualized needs of each staff member
• Assess all education staff to identify strengths and areas of needed support
• Submit coaching plan to review with the Assistant Education Manager and assess teacher progress
• Facilitate teacher learning and growth through positive and constructive feedback
• Receive feedback to support adult learning
• Train new teaching staff and maintain support as needed while they gain knowledge of their role and responsibilities of their position
• 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
• Ensure the use of adopted curriculum, assessments, materials and strategies are implemented to fidelity 
• 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
• 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
• Administer CLASS Assessment tool
• Administer PQA Assessment tool
• Monitor COR Data, Active Supervision implementation, Lesson Plans, and Individual Learning Plans
• Gather and record information about the implementation of practices described in goals/action plans for the purpose of summarizing and displaying data.
• 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
• May be required to fill in during center staff shortages and breaks
• Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information. 
• 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.
• Regularly review policies and procedures; revise and/or create policies and procedures as necessary.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• Minimum of two years recent classroom experience working in early care and education program 
• Preferred five years or more recent experience working in early care and education program
• Knowledge of High Scope Curriculum, COR Advantage Assessment and observation tools (TPOT, TPITOS)
• Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance
• Receive and maintain CLASS certification
• Receive and maintain PQA reliability
• Strong working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Effective in an environment of cultural diversity; comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Reliable transportation is required
• Able to compile and analyze data to make effective recommendations and decisions 
• Effective at problem solving, attentive to detail, organized, able to prioritize between multiple-tasks, flexible with changing priorities
• 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:

• 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.
• All personnel of Matrix must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance. 
• 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
• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of Matrix Human Services.