Consultant, Learning

Job Summary

Holy Cross Academy - Early Education Learning Consultant

Summary: Candidates should have knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families.  Teachers will be expected to implement a child-centered daily routine, curriculum and a learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions, active exploration/ engagement in learning, and self-motivation (curiosity) to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand development milestones for children 24-60 months and create play experiences to encourage language skills, friendships, fine motor development and individual growth. 
• Understands the development of self-regulation in children 24-60 months as well as age-appropriate expectations for peer interactions. 
• Creates a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive and the development of social and emotional competencies. 
• Observes closely and with understanding to determine possible causes of challenging behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching children new social and communication skills in partnership with families. 
• Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home. 
• Assists classroom teachers with modifications to classroom environment
• Helps students transition throughout the day and around the building
• Create learning and behavior plans to address students needs: social-emotional, fine motor, academics
• Meet with outside therapist and SSD staff to help facilitate learning while in a school setting
• Create resources for classroom teachers
• Help with professional development opportunities for staff members

Job Requirements

• Ability to navigate multiple stairs and playground surfaces
• Sit on floor and smaller chairs to work with children
• Ability to lift 40 lbs on a daily basis
• Complete Protecting God's Children training and background check