Who is Brightside Up?
Our vision at Brightside Up is “A World Where all Children are Understood”. We do this by
building a collective understanding of the importance of positive early childhood experiences. All
our work is done in partnership with early childhood educators; important providers of child care;
and intentionally through our guiding principles, to be playful, responsible, respectful, and resilient.
Our goal is to empathetically improve child care experiences, drive respect for the child care
provider, child, and parent, and to foster trust.
Job Summary:
The Infant Toddler Specialist provides programmatic infant and toddler
consultation to teaching staff, center directors, child care providers, and parents across a 17-
county region. This project supports the success of each child’s development through coaching,
mentoring, and training. The Infant Toddler Specialist is a trainer/coach position that promotes
healthy growth in young children’s development by guiding and supporting the adults in the
child’s life to recognize, understand learning and growth opportunities. The Infant Toddler
Specialist will also collect required data, maintain records, and support compliance with child
care regulations.
Essential Functions:
• Observe, assess, and mentor individuals working in infant and toddler care settings.
• Inspire those working with infants and toddlers to engage in responsive practices that
support children, families, and the community.
• Work as part of a team specifically trained to meet the needs of infant and toddler
development and care.
• Regularly provide training to child care providers.
• Create and develop training and resources to guide professional development for child
care providers.
• Participate in agency and network efforts to improve child care experiences.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
Most importantly candidates should have extensive
experience working with infants and toddlers in the child care setting and the capability to use
the knowledge gained to help providers strengthen their practice and knowledge of infant and
toddler development. Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Early Childhood or related field.
Three to five years of experience working with infants and toddlers in an early childhood setting. A
NYS Credentialed Trainers Certificate required.
Travel to child care programs located in Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga,
Schenectady, Otsego, Schoharie, Warren and Washington Counties.
Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 7.5 hours/day, Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year/$25.64-28.20/per hour
Please submit cover letter and resume to Tricia Howland, Director of Human Resources
[email protected]
