Title: | Early Childhood Education Specialist |
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ID: | 2218 |
FT - PT: | Full-time |
Salary: | $25.96 per hour |
Education - Experience: | College degree in Education and two (2) years of curriculum design or teaching experience in early childhood education |
Hours : | 40 hours per week |
Location: | Youth Services - Orlando Public Library - 101 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 |
Closing Date: | 01/12/2025 |
Who We Are
The Orange County Library System is a learning organization whose mission is to add to quality of life – not only for our customers, but also for our staff. At OCLS, you’ll find staff who are dedicated to serving the community and cultivating an environment where everyone is welcome. We offer growth and development opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.
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Who You Are
You are passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. You thrive in an environment where you can collaborate with others and use your creativity to design educational programs that positively impact families and educators in the community. You are an excellent communicator, able to train staff and volunteers effectively, and you enjoy taking the initiative to enhance existing programs while staying current with trends in early learning.
What You’ll Do
As an Early Childhood Education Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of early learning programs at the library. You will be responsible for designing and coordinating educational activities that align with state and national standards, supporting staff and volunteers, and creating engaging publicity materials to promote these programs. Your work will include developing curriculums for both in-person and online environments, contributing to grant writing efforts, and building relationships with local educational groups and community organizations. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference in the lives of young learners, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our community.