Early Childhood Education Coach

Hybrid/Remote :

Work in 37 counties in Western Territory of North Carolina with primary focus in Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, Swain, Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania, Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, Watauga, Rutherford and Polk Counties

Position Overview:

To provide training, coaching and technical assistance to support high quality and child-centered practice in childcare centers, family childcare homes and after school programs in the western territory

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance, support and encouragement to new childcare and after school programs in the region to achieve licensure in the western Territory.
• Provide technical assistance, support and encouragement to existing childcare centers and homes in western Territory.
• Provide technical assistance to existing programs to maintain and improve licensure status and quality.
• Ensure that all mandatory CCR&R training is provided.
• Provide technical assistance to new centers and homes with a temporary license.
• Provide technical assistance to centers and homes in the accreditation process
• Work with providers on professional development activities, specifically accessing TEACH, WAGES, online classes and enrollment in higher education.
• Provide technical assistance to assist centers and homes to obtain QRIS through pathways of provider choice.
• In centers and homes, provide technical assistance assigned as a result of an abuse and neglect corrective action plan.
• Work with other staff in the unit and in the Subsidy Unit to meet the county goals for referrals. (Mountain Child Care Connections)
• Represent the agency on Smart Start committees and others, as assigned.
• Represent the agency on regional conference planning committees as assigned.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Work on the development of provider groups regionally. (Director’s groups, FCCH groups, etc.)
• Attend regional collaborative meetings. Such as: Communities of Practice, Western Territory meetings, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of and provide resources for providers and other community partners seeking information about childcare.
• Keep abreast of the needs, concerns and work of the R&R staff.
• Become familiar with and keep updated on center and home accreditation materials.
• Distribute R&R information materials as needed.
• Maintain respect and confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

To apply, submit a Resume and Cover Letter to Southwestern Child Development Commission via email to jobs@swcdcinc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only those applicants who are most qualified based on education and experience will be interviewed.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000