Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: kmbullis1808@gmail.com mscaife@burlingtonchildrensspace.org Director - contact if needed for employment verification |
Instructor Level
| Affiliate I | |
| Molly Scaife |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Human Development and Family Studies Professional certificate or license in ECE Birth - 3rd grade VT Teaching License | |
| Going to be starting a grad program in the summer 2026 for Masters in ECE All transcripts and Licenses in BFIS account | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Burlington Children’s Space, Burlington, VT January 2022 – Present • Oversee compliance with Vermont State Licensing Standards, STARS rating system, and NAEYC accreditation standards and processes as they relate to classroom observations and parent involvement • Represents BCS in partnership agreements such as ACT 166 Universal Pre-K, and the Howard Center • Collaborate partnership with UVM Education Department (overseeing student teachers and BCS Mentor Teachers) • Maintaining collaboration with Head Start as per annual agreement - Attending Monthly Collaborative Meetings, Home Visiting, Updating CP and Checking in with HS personnel to ensure our ‘to do’ list is completed • Support and coordinate with teachers to provide information regarding child development, developmental stages and community resources to families as needed, this includes convening teams of service providers and associated case management • Scheduling services with providers and ensuring all services are occurring for children - reaching out to families and service providers when necessary • Recruit and complete the hiring process for new Burlington Children’s Space staff members • Schedule staff to ensure classroom coverage meets compliance with required child-to-staff ratios, staff training requirements, and partner agreements • Actively participate in efforts to increase workforce development and create opportunities for staff in the ECE field • Encourage staff to develop leadership skills by participating in community events and relevant committees • Complete annual evaluation of each teaching staff member to include self-evaluations, documentation of classroom observations and feedback, completion of professional development • Oversee staff members’ Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) and ensure staff documentation of qualifications and training are up to date in BFIS • Give feedback based on observations of classrooms during team and individual meetings • ** Job Description Available upon request ** FULL RESUME AVAILABLE IF NEEDED | ||||||||||
| 0-5 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Families and Communities (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Advanced Specialized Care Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Influences on Development Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Parent Involvement Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Early Literacy Math Science Working with Staff and Colleagues How Adults Learn Program Quality/Accreditation Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Collaborative Partnerships Growth-Mindset Self-Directed Learning |
Logistics
| Statewide, Chittenden County |