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Early Learning Specialist

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Early Learning Specialist

Salary

$46,320.00 - $59,495.00 Annually

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25DM074PLA14

Department

Rochester Public Library

Bureau

Community Library

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

6/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description

The employee in this position serves as the regional coordinator and is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Raising A Reader (RAR) book bag program. This position provides ongoing support, planning and coaching to childcare providers and childcare center teachers to enhance the quality of early care and education programs. The Early Learning Specialist works under the general supervision of the Children’s Services Consultant. Related work is performed as required.

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786 " Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

LOCATION & HOURS:

Central Library 115 South Avenue

Monday thru Friday 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday Rotation

Typical Work Activities

+ Oversees child Raising A Reader weekly book bag rotation at childcare centers, family care homes and elementary schools;

+ Plans and coordinates monthly parent/caregiver skill building events;

+ Coordinates parent kick-off orientations;

+ Provides ongoing support to childcare providers;

+ Orders and distributes program materials to childcare providers;

+ Manages an inventory system of Raising A Reader materials,

+ Coordinates program evaluations;

+ Conducts annual kick-off and refresher orientations for childcare providers.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or Equivalent;

PLUS

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of experience working in a childcare setting.

OR

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education AND four (4) years of experience working in a childcare setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. N.Y.S. Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment and throughout employment.

AND

B. Motor vehicle available for daily use at time of appointment and throughout employment.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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